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Add 9/36 and 5/3

1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 1 2/3

9/36 + 5/3 is 23/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 3 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    5/3 = 5 × 12/3 × 12 = 60/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/36 + 60/36 = 9 + 60/36 = 69/36
  5. 69/36 simplified gives 23/12
  6. So, 9/36 + 5/3 = 23/12
    In mixed form: 111/12

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