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Add 8/12 and 15/9

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

8/12 + 15/9 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   8/12 = 8 × 3/12 × 3 = 24/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   15/9 = 15 × 4/9 × 4 = 60/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/36 + 60/36 = 24 + 60/36 = 84/36
5. 84/36 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 8/12 + 15/9 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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