Add 2/4 and 16/9
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 7/9
2/4 + 16/9 is 41/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
16/9 = 16 × 4/9 × 4 = 64/36 - Add the two like fractions:
18/36 + 64/36 = 18 + 64/36 = 82/36 - 82/36 simplified gives 41/18
- So, 2/4 + 16/9 = 41/18
In mixed form: 25/18
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