Add 9/3 and 3/12
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 3/12
93 + 312 is 134.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
93 = 9 × 43 × 4 = 3612 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
312 = 3 × 112 × 1 = 312 - Add the two like fractions:
3612 + 312 = 36 + 312 = 3912 - 39/12 simplified gives 134
- So, 9/3 + 3/12 = 13/4
In mixed form: 314
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