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Add 3/9 and 4/16

3/9 + 4/16 is 7/12.

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,
    3/9 = 3 × 16/9 × 16 = 48/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/144 + 36/144 = 48 + 36/144 = 84/144
  5. 84/144 simplified gives 7/12
  6. So, 3/9 + 4/16 = 7/12

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