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Add 2/6 and 5/9

2/6 + 5/9 is 8/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    2/6 = 2 × 3/6 × 3 = 6/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    5/9 = 5 × 2/9 × 2 = 10/18
  4. Add the two fractions:
    6/18 + 10/18 = 6 + 10/18 = 16/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9

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