Add 7/9 and 2/12
7/9 + 2/12 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Add the two like fractions:
28/36 + 6/36 = 28 + 6/36 = 34/36 - 34/36 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 7/9 + 2/12 = 17/18
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