Add 6/7 and 8/9
6/7 + 8/9 is 110/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
6/7 = 6 × 9/7 × 9 = 54/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
8/9 = 8 × 7/9 × 7 = 56/63 - Add the two like fractions:
54/63 + 56/63 = 54 + 56/63 = 110/63 - So, 6/7 + 8/9 = 110/63
In mixed form: 147/63
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