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Add 12/5 and 16/9

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 7/9

12/5 + 16/9 is 188/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    12/5 = 12 × 9/5 × 9 = 108/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/45 + 80/45 = 108 + 80/45 = 188/45
  5. So, 12/5 + 16/9 = 188/45
    In mixed form: 48/45

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