Add 21/6 and 16/9
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 1 7/9
216 + 169 is 9518.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
216 = 21 × 36 × 3 = 6318 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
169 = 16 × 29 × 2 = 3218 - Add the two like fractions:
6318 + 3218 = 63 + 3218 = 9518 - So, 21/6 + 16/9 = 95/18
In mixed form: 5518
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