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Add 1/18 and 9/6

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 1 3/6

1/18 + 9/6 is 14/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 6 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    1/18 = 1 × 1/18 × 1 = 1/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    9/6 = 9 × 3/6 × 3 = 27/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/18 + 27/18 = 1 + 27/18 = 28/18
  5. 28/18 simplified gives 14/9
  6. So, 1/18 + 9/6 = 14/9
    In mixed form: 15/9

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