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Add 3/9 and 8/6

1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 1 2/6

3/9 + 8/6 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 6 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    3/9 = 3 × 2/9 × 2 = 6/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    8/6 = 8 × 3/6 × 3 = 24/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/18 + 24/18 = 6 + 24/18 = 30/18
  5. 30/18 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 3/9 + 8/6 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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