Add 6/9 and 16/18
6/9 + 16/18 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
6/9 = 6 × 2/9 × 2 = 12/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
16/18 = 16 × 1/18 × 1 = 16/18 - Add the two like fractions:
12/18 + 16/18 = 12 + 16/18 = 28/18 - 28/18 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 6/9 + 16/18 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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