Add 84/9 and 2/12
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 2/12
84/9 + 2/12 is 19/2.
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,
84/9 = 84 × 4/9 × 4 = 336/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Add the two like fractions:
336/36 + 6/36 = 336 + 6/36 = 342/36 - 342/36 simplified gives 19/2
- So, 84/9 + 2/12 = 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2
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