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Add 6/8 and 8/9

6/8 + 8/9 is 59/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/72 + 64/72 = 54 + 64/72 = 118/72
5. 118/72 simplified gives 59/36
6. So, 6/8 + 8/9 = 59/36
   In mixed form: 123/36

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