Add 2/16 and 4/9
2/16 + 4/9 is 41/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/9 = 4 × 16/9 × 16 = 64/144 - Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 64/144 = 18 + 64/144 = 82/144 - 82/144 simplified gives 41/72
- So, 2/16 + 4/9 = 41/72
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