Add 16/9 and 10/5
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 2 0/5
16/9 + 10/5 is 34/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
10/5 = 10 × 9/5 × 9 = 90/45 - Add the two like fractions:
80/45 + 90/45 = 80 + 90/45 = 170/45 - 170/45 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 16/9 + 10/5 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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