Add 2/3 and 9/16
2/3 + 9/16 is 59/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
2/3 = 2 × 16/3 × 16 = 32/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48 - Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 27/48 = 32 + 27/48 = 59/48 - So, 2/3 + 9/16 = 59/48
In mixed form: 111/48
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