Add 16/6 and 16/9
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 1 7/9
16/6 + 16/9 is 40/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
16/6 = 16 × 3/6 × 3 = 48/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
16/9 = 16 × 2/9 × 2 = 32/18 - Add the two like fractions:
48/18 + 32/18 = 48 + 32/18 = 80/18 - 80/18 simplified gives 40/9
- So, 16/6 + 16/9 = 40/9
In mixed form: 44/9
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