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Add 6/7 and 12/9

1^st number: 6/7, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

6/7 + 12/9 is 46/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   6/7 = 6 × 9/7 × 9 = 54/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   12/9 = 12 × 7/9 × 7 = 84/63
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/63 + 84/63 = 54 + 84/63 = 138/63
5. 138/63 simplified gives 46/21
6. So, 6/7 + 12/9 = 46/21
   In mixed form: 24/21

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