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Add 18/2 and 16/9

1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 1 7/9

18/2 + 16/9 is 97/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    18/2 = 18 × 9/2 × 9 = 162/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    16/9 = 16 × 2/9 × 2 = 32/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/18 + 32/18 = 162 + 32/18 = 194/18
  5. 194/18 simplified gives 97/9
  6. So, 18/2 + 16/9 = 97/9
    In mixed form: 107/9

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