Add 1/2 and 7/9
1/2 + 7/9 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
1/2 = 1 × 9/2 × 9 = 9/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
7/9 = 7 × 2/9 × 2 = 14/18 - Add the two like fractions:
9/18 + 14/18 = 9 + 14/18 = 23/18 - So, 1/2 + 7/9 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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