Add 12/6 and 5/9
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 5/9
126 + 59 is 239.
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,
126 = 12 × 36 × 3 = 3618 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
59 = 5 × 29 × 2 = 1018 - Add the two like fractions:
3618 + 1018 = 36 + 1018 = 4618 - 46/18 simplified gives 239
- So, 12/6 + 5/9 = 23/9
In mixed form: 259
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