Add 1/6 and 3/9
1/6 + 3/9 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
1/6 = 1 × 3/6 × 3 = 3/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
3/9 = 3 × 2/9 × 2 = 6/18 - Add the two like fractions:
3/18 + 6/18 = 3 + 6/18 = 9/18 - 9/18 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 1/6 + 3/9 = 1/2
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