Add 75/9 and 3/12
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 3/12
75/9 + 3/12 is 103/12.
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,
75/9 = 75 × 4/9 × 4 = 300/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
3/12 = 3 × 3/12 × 3 = 9/36 - Add the two like fractions:
300/36 + 9/36 = 300 + 9/36 = 309/36 - 309/36 simplified gives 103/12
- So, 75/9 + 3/12 = 103/12
In mixed form: 87/12
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