Add 16/9 and 12/10
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1 2/10
16/9 + 12/10 is 134/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
16/9 = 16 × 10/9 × 10 = 160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
12/10 = 12 × 9/10 × 9 = 108/90 - Add the two like fractions:
160/90 + 108/90 = 160 + 108/90 = 268/90 - 268/90 simplified gives 134/45
- So, 16/9 + 12/10 = 134/45
In mixed form: 244/45
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