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Add 9/10 and 8/6

1st number: 9/10, 2nd number: 1 2/6

9/10 + 8/6 is 67/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    9/10 = 9 × 3/10 × 3 = 27/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/30 + 40/30 = 27 + 40/30 = 67/30
  5. So, 9/10 + 8/6 = 67/30
    In mixed form: 27/30

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