Add 6/9 and 3/6
6/9 + 3/6 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 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 6 × 3 = 18,
3/6 = 3 × 3/6 × 3 = 9/18 - Add the two like fractions:
12/18 + 9/18 = 12 + 9/18 = 21/18 - 21/18 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 6/9 + 3/6 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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