Add 4/9 and 14/16
4/9 + 14/16 is 95/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
4/9 = 4 × 16/9 × 16 = 64/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144 - Add the two like fractions:
64/144 + 126/144 = 64 + 126/144 = 190/144 - 190/144 simplified gives 95/72
- So, 4/9 + 14/16 = 95/72
In mixed form: 123/72
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