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Add 5/9 and 6/4

1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 2/4

5/9 + 6/4 is 37/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    5/9 = 5 × 4/9 × 4 = 20/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    6/4 = 6 × 9/4 × 9 = 54/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/36 + 54/36 = 20 + 54/36 = 74/36
  5. 74/36 simplified gives 37/18
  6. So, 5/9 + 6/4 = 37/18
    In mixed form: 21/18

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