Add 5/9 and 6/7
5/9 + 6/7 is 89/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
5/9 = 5 × 7/9 × 7 = 35/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
6/7 = 6 × 9/7 × 9 = 54/63 - Add the two like fractions:
35/63 + 54/63 = 35 + 54/63 = 89/63 - So, 5/9 + 6/7 = 89/63
In mixed form: 126/63
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