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Add 9/12 and 42/9

1st number: 9/12, 2nd number: 4 6/9

9/12 + 42/9 is 65/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    9/12 = 9 × 3/12 × 3 = 27/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    42/9 = 42 × 4/9 × 4 = 168/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/36 + 168/36 = 27 + 168/36 = 195/36
  5. 195/36 simplified gives 65/12
  6. So, 9/12 + 42/9 = 65/12
    In mixed form: 55/12

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