Add 2/16 and 14/9, Solve 2/16 + 1 5/9 as a fraction

Add 2/16 and 14/9

1^st number: 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

2/16 + 14/9 is 121/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
14/9 = 14 × 16/9 × 16 = 224/144
Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 224/144 = 18 + 224/144 = 242/144
242/144 simplified gives 121/72
So, 2/16 + 14/9 = 121/72
In mixed form: 149/72

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