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Add 4/9 and 3/6

4/9 + 3/6 is 17/18.

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,
    4/9 = 4 × 2/9 × 2 = 8/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    3/6 = 3 × 3/6 × 3 = 9/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/18 + 9/18 = 8 + 9/18 = 17/18
  5. So, 4/9 + 3/6 = 17/18

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