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Add 1/2 and 9/3

1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 3 0/3

1/2 + 9/3 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 3 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    1/2 = 1 × 3/2 × 3 = 3/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    9/3 = 9 × 2/3 × 2 = 18/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/6 + 18/6 = 3 + 18/6 = 21/6
  5. 21/6 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 1/2 + 9/3 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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