Add 2/16 and 6/9
2/16 + 6/9 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
6/9 = 6 × 16/9 × 16 = 96/144 - Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 96/144 = 18 + 96/144 = 114/144 - 114/144 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 2/16 + 6/9 = 19/24
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