Add 16/9 and 18/16
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1 2/16
16/9 + 18/16 is 209/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
16/9 = 16 × 16/9 × 16 = 256/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
18/16 = 18 × 9/16 × 9 = 162/144 - Add the two like fractions:
256/144 + 162/144 = 256 + 162/144 = 418/144 - 418/144 simplified gives 209/72
- So, 16/9 + 18/16 = 209/72
In mixed form: 265/72
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