Add 16/9 and 84/35
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 2 14/35
16/9 + 84/35 is 188/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
16/9 = 16 × 35/9 × 35 = 560/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
84/35 = 84 × 9/35 × 9 = 756/315 - Add the two like fractions:
560/315 + 756/315 = 560 + 756/315 = 1316/315 - 1316/315 simplified gives 188/45
- So, 16/9 + 84/35 = 188/45
In mixed form: 48/45
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