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Add 2/9 and 6/16

2/9 + 6/16 is 43/72.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/144 + 54/144 = 32 + 54/144 = 86/144
  5. 86/144 simplified gives 43/72
  6. So, 2/9 + 6/16 = 43/72

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