Add 8/6 and 8/9
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 8/9
86 + 89 is 209.
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,
89 = 8 × 29 × 2 = 1618 - Add the two like fractions:
2418 + 1618 = 24 + 1618 = 4018 - 40/18 simplified gives 209
- So, 8/6 + 8/9 = 20/9
In mixed form: 229
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