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Add 16/9 and 14/36

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 14/36

16/9 + 14/36 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    16/9 = 16 × 4/9 × 4 = 64/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/36 + 14/36 = 64 + 14/36 = 78/36
  5. 78/36 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 16/9 + 14/36 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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