Add 16/9 and 6/32
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 6/32
16/9 + 6/32 is 283/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
16/9 = 16 × 32/9 × 32 = 512/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288 - Add the two like fractions:
512/288 + 54/288 = 512 + 54/288 = 566/288 - 566/288 simplified gives 283/144
- So, 16/9 + 6/32 = 283/144
In mixed form: 1139/144
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