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Add 8/9 and 5/6

8/9 + 5/6 is 31/18.

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,
    5/6 = 5 × 3/6 × 3 = 15/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/18 + 15/18 = 16 + 15/18 = 31/18
  5. So, 8/9 + 5/6 = 31/18
    In mixed form: 113/18

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