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Add 40/6 and 24/9

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2 6/9

40/6 + 24/9 is 28/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    40/6 = 40 × 3/6 × 3 = 120/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    24/9 = 24 × 2/9 × 2 = 48/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/18 + 48/18 = 120 + 48/18 = 168/18
  5. 168/18 simplified gives 28/3
  6. So, 40/6 + 24/9 = 28/3
    In mixed form: 91/3

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