Add 16/5 and 12/9
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 1 3/9
16/5 + 12/9 is 68/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
16/5 = 16 × 9/5 × 9 = 144/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45 - Add the two like fractions:
144/45 + 60/45 = 144 + 60/45 = 204/45 - 204/45 simplified gives 68/15
- So, 16/5 + 12/9 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15
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