Add 9/12 and 6/8
912 + 68 is 32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
912 = 9 × 212 × 2 = 1824 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
68 = 6 × 38 × 3 = 1824 - Add the two like fractions:
1824 + 1824 = 18 + 1824 = 3624 - 36/24 simplified gives 32
- So, 9/12 + 6/8 = 3/2
In mixed form: 112
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