Add 4/6 and 5/9
4/6 + 5/9 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
4/6 = 4 × 3/6 × 3 = 12/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
5/9 = 5 × 2/9 × 2 = 10/18 - Add the two like fractions:
12/18 + 10/18 = 12 + 10/18 = 22/18 - 22/18 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 4/6 + 5/9 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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