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Add 8/12 and 6/9

8/12 + 6/9 is 4/3.

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,
   6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/36 + 24/36 = 24 + 24/36 = 48/36
5. 48/36 simplified gives 4/3
6. So, 8/12 + 6/9 = 4/3
   In mixed form: 11/3

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