Answer: hope this helps
Explanation:
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