Add 9/6 and 20/9
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 2 2/9
96 + 209 is 6718.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
96 = 9 × 36 × 3 = 2718 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
209 = 20 × 29 × 2 = 4018 - Add the two like fractions:
2718 + 4018 = 27 + 4018 = 6718 - So, 9/6 + 20/9 = 67/18
In mixed form: 31318
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