Add 6/2 and 2/9
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 2/9
62 + 29 is 299.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
62 = 6 × 92 × 9 = 5418 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
29 = 2 × 29 × 2 = 418 - Add the two fractions:
5418 + 418 = 54 + 418 = 5818 - 58/18 simplified gives 299
- So, 6/2 + 2/9 = 29/9
In mixed form: 329
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