Question

evaluate: 5/6+4/9 =
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Answer 1

Answer:

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,

5

6

=

5 × 3

6 × 3

=

15

18

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,

4

9

=

4 × 2

9 × 2

=

8

18

Add the two like fractions:

15

18

+

8

18

=

15 + 8

18

=

23

18

So, 5/6 + 4/9 = 23/18

In mixed form: 1

5

18

$hope \: it \: helps$

Answer 2

Answer: 23/18 or 1 5/18

Step-by-step explanation: