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Add 1/6 and 9/5

1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 4/5

1/6 + 9/5 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    1/6 = 1 × 5/6 × 5 = 5/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    9/5 = 9 × 6/5 × 6 = 54/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/30 + 54/30 = 5 + 54/30 = 59/30
  5. So, 1/6 + 9/5 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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