Add 7/12 and 6/9
7/12 + 6/9 is 5/4.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36 - Add the two like fractions:
21/36 + 24/36 = 21 + 24/36 = 45/36 - 45/36 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 7/12 + 6/9 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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