Add 8/6 and 1/9
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 1/9
86 + 19 is 139.
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,
86 = 8 × 36 × 3 = 2418 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
19 = 1 × 29 × 2 = 218 - Add the two like fractions:
2418 + 218 = 24 + 218 = 2618 - 26/18 simplified gives 139
- So, 8/6 + 1/9 = 13/9
In mixed form: 149
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