Add 2/3 and 4/9
23 + 49 is 109.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
23 = 2 × 33 × 3 = 69 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
49 = 4 × 19 × 1 = 49 - Add the two like fractions:
69 + 49 = 6 + 49 = 109 - So, 2/3 + 4/9 = 10/9
In mixed form: 119
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