Add 72/6 and 8/9
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 8/9
72/6 + 8/9 is 116/9.
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,
72/6 = 72 × 3/6 × 3 = 216/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
8/9 = 8 × 2/9 × 2 = 16/18 - Add the two like fractions:
216/18 + 16/18 = 216 + 16/18 = 232/18 - 232/18 simplified gives 116/9
- So, 72/6 + 8/9 = 116/9
In mixed form: 128/9
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