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Add 45/6 and 96/9

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 10 6/9

45/6 + 96/9 is 109/6.

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,
    45/6 = 45 × 3/6 × 3 = 135/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    96/9 = 96 × 2/9 × 2 = 192/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/18 + 192/18 = 135 + 192/18 = 327/18
  5. 327/18 simplified gives 109/6
  6. So, 45/6 + 96/9 = 109/6
    In mixed form: 181/6

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