Add 15/6 and 8/9
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 8/9
156 + 89 is 6118.
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,
156 = 15 × 36 × 3 = 4518 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
89 = 8 × 29 × 2 = 1618 - Add the two like fractions:
4518 + 1618 = 45 + 1618 = 6118 - So, 15/6 + 8/9 = 61/18
In mixed form: 3718
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