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Add 2/16 and 8/9

2/16 + 8/9 is 73/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    8/9 = 8 × 16/9 × 16 = 128/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/144 + 128/144 = 18 + 128/144 = 146/144
  5. 146/144 simplified gives 73/72
  6. So, 2/16 + 8/9 = 73/72
    In mixed form: 11/72

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