Add 5/6 and 1/9
56 + 19 is 1718.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
56 = 5 × 36 × 3 = 1518 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
19 = 1 × 29 × 2 = 218 - Add the two like fractions:
1518 + 218 = 15 + 218 = 1718 - So, 5/6 + 1/9 = 17/18
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