Add 4/8 and 6/9
4/8 + 6/9 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
6/9 = 6 × 8/9 × 8 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
36/72 + 48/72 = 36 + 48/72 = 84/72 - 84/72 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 4/8 + 6/9 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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