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Find the sum: 8/9 + 1/6

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Answer:

8/9 + 1/6 = 1 1/18

Explanation:

1. Multiply both the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the number that makes its denominator equal the LCD. This is basically multiplying each fraction by 1.

8/9*2/2 + 1/6*3/3 = ?

2. Complete the multiplication and the equation becomes 16/18 + 3/18.

3. 16/18+3/18 = 19/18 = 1 1/18

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