Add 25/16 and 16/9, Solve 1 9/16 + 1 7/9 as a fraction

Add 25/16 and 16/9

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

25/16 + 16/9 is 481/144.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
25/16 = 25 × 9/16 × 9 = 225/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
16/9 = 16 × 16/9 × 16 = 256/144
Add the two like fractions:
225/144 + 256/144 = 225 + 256/144 = 481/144
So, 25/16 + 16/9 = 481/144
In mixed form: 349/144

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