Add 14/9 and 16/10
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 1 6/10
14/9 + 16/10 is 142/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
14/9 = 14 × 10/9 × 10 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90 - Add the two like fractions:
140/90 + 144/90 = 140 + 144/90 = 284/90 - 284/90 simplified gives 142/45
- So, 14/9 + 16/10 = 142/45
In mixed form: 37/45
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