Add 8/9 and 10/12
8/9 + 10/12 is 31/18.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
10/12 = 10 × 3/12 × 3 = 30/36 - Add the two like fractions:
32/36 + 30/36 = 32 + 30/36 = 62/36 - 62/36 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 8/9 + 10/12 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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