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Add 2/16 and 9/8

1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 1/8

2/16 + 9/8 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 8 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    2/16 = 2 × 1/16 × 1 = 2/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
    9/8 = 9 × 2/8 × 2 = 18/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/16 + 18/16 = 2 + 18/16 = 20/16
  5. 20/16 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 2/16 + 9/8 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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