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Add 16/2 and 12/9

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 1 3/9

16/2 + 12/9 is 28/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    16/2 = 16 × 9/2 × 9 = 144/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    12/9 = 12 × 2/9 × 2 = 24/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/18 + 24/18 = 144 + 24/18 = 168/18
  5. 168/18 simplified gives 28/3
  6. So, 16/2 + 12/9 = 28/3
    In mixed form: 91/3

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