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Add 81/9 and 40/6

1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 6 4/6

81/9 + 40/6 is 47/3.

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,
    81/9 = 81 × 2/9 × 2 = 162/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    40/6 = 40 × 3/6 × 3 = 120/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/18 + 120/18 = 162 + 120/18 = 282/18
  5. 282/18 simplified gives 47/3
  6. So, 81/9 + 40/6 = 47/3
    In mixed form: 152/3

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