Add 84/9 and 30/12, Solve 9 3/9 + 2 6/12 as a fraction

Add 84/9 and 30/12

1^st number: 9 3/9, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

84/9 + 30/12 is 71/6.

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,
30/12 = 30 × 3/12 × 3 = 90/36
Add the two like fractions:
336/36 + 90/36 = 336 + 90/36 = 426/36
426/36 simplified gives 71/6
So, 84/9 + 30/12 = 71/6
In mixed form: 115/6

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