Add 9/12 and 6/16
9/12 + 6/16 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
9/12 = 9 × 4/12 × 4 = 36/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48 - Add the two like fractions:
36/48 + 18/48 = 36 + 18/48 = 54/48 - 54/48 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 9/12 + 6/16 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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