Add 64/6 and 2/9
1st number: 10 4/6, 2nd number: 2/9
64/6 + 2/9 is 98/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
64/6 = 64 × 3/6 × 3 = 192/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
2/9 = 2 × 2/9 × 2 = 4/18 - Add the two like fractions:
192/18 + 4/18 = 192 + 4/18 = 196/18 - 196/18 simplified gives 98/9
- So, 64/6 + 2/9 = 98/9
In mixed form: 108/9
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