Add 5/6 and 6/9
5/6 + 6/9 is 3/2.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 3/6 × 3 = 15/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
6/9 = 6 × 2/9 × 2 = 12/18 - Add the two like fractions:
15/18 + 12/18 = 15 + 12/18 = 27/18 - 27/18 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 5/6 + 6/9 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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