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Which sum is equivalent to 7/9 + 5/6?

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Answer:

The Answer is 29/18 and in mixed form it is 1 11/18

Explanation:

Steps for adding fractions

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

For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,

7

9

=

7 × 2

9 × 2

=

14

18

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,

5

6

=

5 × 3

6 × 3

=

15

18

Add the two like fractions:

14

18

+

15

18

=

14 + 15

18

= 29/18

So, 7/9 + 5/6 = 29/18

In mixed form: 1 11/18

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