Add 49/9 and 4/16, Solve 5 4/9 + 4/16 as a fraction

Add 49/9 and 4/16

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 4/16

49/9 + 4/16 is 205/36.

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,
49/9 = 49 × 16/9 × 16 = 784/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144
Add the two like fractions:
784/144 + 36/144 = 784 + 36/144 = 820/144
820/144 simplified gives 205/36
So, 49/9 + 4/16 = 205/36
In mixed form: 525/36

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