Add 8/6 and 9/8
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 1 1/8
86 + 98 is 5924.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
86 = 8 × 46 × 4 = 3224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
98 = 9 × 38 × 3 = 2724 - Add the two like fractions:
3224 + 2724 = 32 + 2724 = 5924 - So, 8/6 + 9/8 = 59/24
In mixed form: 21124
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