Add 2/9 and 6/8
2/9 + 6/8 is 35/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
2/9 = 2 × 8/9 × 8 = 16/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
16/72 + 54/72 = 16 + 54/72 = 70/72 - 70/72 simplified gives 35/36
- So, 2/9 + 6/8 = 35/36
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