Add 16/9 and 10/8, Solve 1 7/9 + 1 2/8 as a fraction

Add 16/9 and 10/8

1^st number: 1 7/9, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

16/9 + 10/8 is 109/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
10/8 = 10 × 9/8 × 9 = 90/72
Add the two like fractions:
128/72 + 90/72 = 128 + 90/72 = 218/72
218/72 simplified gives 109/36
So, 16/9 + 10/8 = 109/36
In mixed form: 31/36

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