Add 16/9 and 12/14
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 12/14
16/9 + 12/14 is 166/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
16/9 = 16 × 14/9 × 14 = 224/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
12/14 = 12 × 9/14 × 9 = 108/126 - Add the two like fractions:
224/126 + 108/126 = 224 + 108/126 = 332/126 - 332/126 simplified gives 166/63
- So, 16/9 + 12/14 = 166/63
In mixed form: 240/63
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