17/3 plus 12/4

17/3 + 12/4
=
26 3
Mixed Number: 8 2/3
Decimal: 8.666667
Percentage: 866.67%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Find LCM of denominators
    LCM(3, 4) = 12
  2. 2
    Convert to common denominator
    17/3 = 68/12    12/4 = 36/12
  3. 3
    Add numerators
    68 + 36 = 104/12
  4. 4
    Simplify
    104/12 = 26/3

How to Add Fractions

To add fractions, you need a common denominator. Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of both denominators, convert each fraction, then add the numerators. Finally, simplify the result by dividing both numerator and denominator by their GCD.

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