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Add 3/8 and 9/6

1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 1 3/6

3/8 + 9/6 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    9/6 = 9 × 4/6 × 4 = 36/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/24 + 36/24 = 9 + 36/24 = 45/24
  5. 45/24 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 3/8 + 9/6 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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