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Add 10/6 and 50/9

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 5 5/9

10/6 + 50/9 is 65/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    10/6 = 10 × 3/6 × 3 = 30/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    50/9 = 50 × 2/9 × 2 = 100/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/18 + 100/18 = 30 + 100/18 = 130/18
  5. 130/18 simplified gives 65/9
  6. So, 10/6 + 50/9 = 65/9
    In mixed form: 72/9

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