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Add 5/9 and 16/7

1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 2 2/7

5/9 + 16/7 is 179/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 7 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    5/9 = 5 × 7/9 × 7 = 35/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    16/7 = 16 × 9/7 × 9 = 144/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/63 + 144/63 = 35 + 144/63 = 179/63
  5. So, 5/9 + 16/7 = 179/63
    In mixed form: 253/63

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