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What is 91/6 + 6/9?

What is 91/6 + 6/9?

Here's how to add

91
6
+
6
9

Step 1

We can't add two fractions with different denominators (the bottom number). So you need to get a common denominator - both bottom numbers need to match. To do this, you'll multiply the denominators times each other... but the numerators have to change, too. They get multiplied by the other term's denominator.

So we multiply 91 by 9, and get 819, then we multiply 6 by 9 and get 54.

91/6 times 9

Do the same for the second term. We multiply 6 by 6, and get 36, then multiply 6 by 9 and get 54.

6/9 times 6

So now our fractions look like this:

819
54
+
36
54

Step 2

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

819 + 36 = 855

So the answer is:

855
54

Step 3

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 3? Yes! So we reduce it:

855
54
÷ 3 =
285
18

Now, try the same number again.

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 3? Yes! So we reduce it:

285
18
÷ 3 =
95
6

Now, try the same number again.

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 7...

No good. 7 is larger than 6. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 91/6 + 6/9

91
6
+
6
9
=
95
6
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