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Add 5/4 and 9/6

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 1 3/6

5/4 + 9/6 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    5/4 = 5 × 3/4 × 3 = 15/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    9/6 = 9 × 2/6 × 2 = 18/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/12 + 18/12 = 15 + 18/12 = 33/12
  5. 33/12 simplified gives 11/4
  6. So, 5/4 + 9/6 = 11/4
    In mixed form: 23/4

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