Add 9/12 and 1/3
9/12 + 1/3 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
1/3 = 1 × 4/3 × 4 = 4/12 - Add the two like fractions:
9/12 + 4/12 = 9 + 4/12 = 13/12 - So, 9/12 + 1/3 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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