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Add 9/28 and 12/36

9/28 + 12/36 is 55/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    9/28 = 9 × 9/28 × 9 = 81/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/252 + 84/252 = 81 + 84/252 = 165/252
  5. 165/252 simplified gives 55/84
  6. So, 9/28 + 12/36 = 55/84

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