Add 90/9 and 9/12
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 9/12
90/9 + 9/12 is 43/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
90/9 = 90 × 4/9 × 4 = 360/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
9/12 = 9 × 3/12 × 3 = 27/36 - Add the two like fractions:
360/36 + 27/36 = 360 + 27/36 = 387/36 - 387/36 simplified gives 43/4
- So, 90/9 + 9/12 = 43/4
In mixed form: 103/4
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