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Add 18/6 and 1/9

1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 1/9

18/6 + 1/9 is 28/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    18/6 = 18 × 3/6 × 3 = 54/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    1/9 = 1 × 2/9 × 2 = 2/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/18 + 2/18 = 54 + 2/18 = 56/18
  5. 56/18 simplified gives 28/9
  6. So, 18/6 + 1/9 = 28/9
    In mixed form: 31/9

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