Add 16/9 and 8/4
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 2 0/4
16/9 + 8/4 is 34/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
16/9 = 16 × 4/9 × 4 = 64/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
8/4 = 8 × 9/4 × 9 = 72/36 - Add the two like fractions:
64/36 + 72/36 = 64 + 72/36 = 136/36 - 136/36 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 16/9 + 8/4 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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