Add 7/9 and 4/12
7/9 + 4/12 is 10/9.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 3/12 × 3 = 12/36 - Add the two like fractions:
28/36 + 12/36 = 28 + 12/36 = 40/36 - 40/36 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 7/9 + 4/12 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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