Add 5/6 and 6/9
56 + 69 is 32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
56 = 5 × 36 × 3 = 1518 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
69 = 6 × 29 × 2 = 1218 - Add the two fractions:
1518 + 1218 = 15 + 1218 = 2718 - 27/18 simplified gives 32
- So, 5/6 + 6/9 = 3/2
In mixed form: 112
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