Add 9/12 and 64/7
1st number: 9/12, 2nd number: 9 1/7
9/12 + 64/7 is 277/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
9/12 = 9 × 7/12 × 7 = 63/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
64/7 = 64 × 12/7 × 12 = 768/84 - Add the two like fractions:
63/84 + 768/84 = 63 + 768/84 = 831/84 - 831/84 simplified gives 277/28
- So, 9/12 + 64/7 = 277/28
In mixed form: 925/28
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