Add 1/6 and 3/9
16 + 39 is 12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
16 = 1 × 36 × 3 = 318 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
39 = 3 × 29 × 2 = 618 - Add the two fractions:
318 + 618 = 3 + 618 = 918 - 9/18 simplified gives 12
- So, 1/6 + 3/9 = 1/2
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