Add 9/12 and 12/36
9/12 + 12/36 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
9/12 = 9 × 3/12 × 3 = 27/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36 - Add the two like fractions:
27/36 + 12/36 = 27 + 12/36 = 39/36 - 39/36 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 9/12 + 12/36 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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