Add 5/4 and 6/9
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 6/9
5/4 + 6/9 is 23/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
5/4 = 5 × 9/4 × 9 = 45/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36 - Add the two like fractions:
45/36 + 24/36 = 45 + 24/36 = 69/36 - 69/36 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 5/4 + 6/9 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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