Add 2/9 and 16/48
2/9 + 16/48 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
16/48 = 16 × 3/48 × 3 = 48/144 - Add the two like fractions:
32/144 + 48/144 = 32 + 48/144 = 80/144 - 80/144 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 2/9 + 16/48 = 5/9
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