Add 9/16 and 2/4
9/16 + 2/4 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 4 is 16
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
9/16 = 9 × 1/16 × 1 = 9/16 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
2/4 = 2 × 4/4 × 4 = 8/16 - Add the two like fractions:
9/16 + 8/16 = 9 + 8/16 = 17/16 - So, 9/16 + 2/4 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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