Add 16/9 and 36/5
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 7 1/5
16/9 + 36/5 is 404/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
36/5 = 36 × 9/5 × 9 = 324/45 - Add the two like fractions:
80/45 + 324/45 = 80 + 324/45 = 404/45 - So, 16/9 + 36/5 = 404/45
In mixed form: 844/45
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