Add 25/16 and 5/9
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 5/9
25/16 + 5/9 is 305/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/9 = 5 × 16/9 × 16 = 80/144 - Add the two like fractions:
225/144 + 80/144 = 225 + 80/144 = 305/144 - So, 25/16 + 5/9 = 305/144
In mixed form: 217/144
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