Add 1/6 and 8/9
16 + 89 is 1918.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
16 = 1 × 36 × 3 = 318 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
89 = 8 × 29 × 2 = 1618 - Add the two like fractions:
318 + 1618 = 3 + 1618 = 1918 - So, 1/6 + 8/9 = 19/18
In mixed form: 1118
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