Add 16/6 and 2/9
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 2/9
166 + 29 is 269.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
166 = 16 × 36 × 3 = 4818 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
29 = 2 × 29 × 2 = 418 - Add the two like fractions:
4818 + 418 = 48 + 418 = 5218 - 52/18 simplified gives 269
- So, 16/6 + 2/9 = 26/9
In mixed form: 289
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