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Add 28/9 and 8/16

1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 8/16

28/9 + 8/16 is 65/18.

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,
    28/9 = 28 × 16/9 × 16 = 448/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    8/16 = 8 × 9/16 × 9 = 72/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/144 + 72/144 = 448 + 72/144 = 520/144
  5. 520/144 simplified gives 65/18
  6. So, 28/9 + 8/16 = 65/18
    In mixed form: 311/18

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