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Add 8/9 and 28/6

1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 4 4/6

8/9 + 28/6 is 50/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 6 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    8/9 = 8 × 2/9 × 2 = 16/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    28/6 = 28 × 3/6 × 3 = 84/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/18 + 84/18 = 16 + 84/18 = 100/18
  5. 100/18 simplified gives 50/9
  6. So, 8/9 + 28/6 = 50/9
    In mixed form: 55/9

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