Add 9/12 and 35/36
9/12 + 35/36 is 31/18.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Add the two like fractions:
27/36 + 35/36 = 27 + 35/36 = 62/36 - 62/36 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 9/12 + 35/36 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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