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Add 3/8 and 6/9

3/8 + 6/9 is 25/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    6/9 = 6 × 8/9 × 8 = 48/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/72 + 48/72 = 27 + 48/72 = 75/72
  5. 75/72 simplified gives 25/24
  6. So, 3/8 + 6/9 = 25/24
    In mixed form: 11/24

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