Add 9/6 and 7/5
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1 2/5
9/6 + 7/5 is 29/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
9/6 = 9 × 5/6 × 5 = 45/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
7/5 = 7 × 6/5 × 6 = 42/30 - Add the two like fractions:
45/30 + 42/30 = 45 + 42/30 = 87/30 - 87/30 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 9/6 + 7/5 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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