Add 4/16 and 7/9
4/16 + 7/9 is 37/36.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
7/9 = 7 × 16/9 × 16 = 112/144 - Add the two like fractions:
36/144 + 112/144 = 36 + 112/144 = 148/144 - 148/144 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 4/16 + 7/9 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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