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Add 8/12 and 36/9

1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 4 0/9

8/12 + 36/9 is 14/3.

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,
    36/9 = 36 × 4/9 × 4 = 144/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/36 + 144/36 = 24 + 144/36 = 168/36
  5. 168/36 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 8/12 + 36/9 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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