Add 2/9 and 16/6
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 2 4/6
2/9 + 16/6 is 26/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
2/9 = 2 × 2/9 × 2 = 4/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
16/6 = 16 × 3/6 × 3 = 48/18 - Add the two like fractions:
4/18 + 48/18 = 4 + 48/18 = 52/18 - 52/18 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 2/9 + 16/6 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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