Add 16/32 and 6/9
16/32 + 6/9 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
16/32 = 16 × 9/32 × 9 = 144/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288 - Add the two like fractions:
144/288 + 192/288 = 144 + 192/288 = 336/288 - 336/288 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 16/32 + 6/9 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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