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Add 14/9 and 4/16

1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 4/16

14/9 + 4/16 is 65/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    14/9 = 14 × 16/9 × 16 = 224/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/144 + 36/144 = 224 + 36/144 = 260/144
  5. 260/144 simplified gives 65/36
  6. So, 14/9 + 4/16 = 65/36
    In mixed form: 129/36

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