Add 4/9 and 5/6
4/9 + 5/6 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
4/9 = 4 × 2/9 × 2 = 8/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
5/6 = 5 × 3/6 × 3 = 15/18 - Add the two like fractions:
8/18 + 15/18 = 8 + 15/18 = 23/18 - So, 4/9 + 5/6 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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