Add 8/9 and 63/12
1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 5 3/12
8/9 + 63/12 is 221/36.
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,
63/12 = 63 × 3/12 × 3 = 189/36 - Add the two like fractions:
32/36 + 189/36 = 32 + 189/36 = 221/36 - So, 8/9 + 63/12 = 221/36
In mixed form: 65/36
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