Add 16/9 and 84/6
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 14 0/6
16/9 + 84/6 is 142/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
16/9 = 16 × 2/9 × 2 = 32/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
84/6 = 84 × 3/6 × 3 = 252/18 - Add the two like fractions:
32/18 + 252/18 = 32 + 252/18 = 284/18 - 284/18 simplified gives 142/9
- So, 16/9 + 84/6 = 142/9
In mixed form: 157/9
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