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Add 6/9 and 9/12

6/9 + 9/12 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    9/12 = 9 × 3/12 × 3 = 27/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/36 + 27/36 = 24 + 27/36 = 51/36
  5. 51/36 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 6/9 + 9/12 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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