Add 2/9 and 6/7
2/9 + 6/7 is 68/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
2/9 = 2 × 7/9 × 7 = 14/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
6/7 = 6 × 9/7 × 9 = 54/63 - Add the two like fractions:
14/63 + 54/63 = 14 + 54/63 = 68/63 - So, 2/9 + 6/7 = 68/63
In mixed form: 15/63
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