Add 63/12 and 20/9
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 2 2/9
63/12 + 20/9 is 269/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
63/12 = 63 × 3/12 × 3 = 189/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
20/9 = 20 × 4/9 × 4 = 80/36 - Add the two like fractions:
189/36 + 80/36 = 189 + 80/36 = 269/36 - So, 63/12 + 20/9 = 269/36
In mixed form: 717/36
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