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Add 6/16 and 9/7

1st number: 6/16, 2nd number: 1 2/7

6/16 + 9/7 is 93/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    9/7 = 9 × 16/7 × 16 = 144/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/112 + 144/112 = 42 + 144/112 = 186/112
  5. 186/112 simplified gives 93/56
  6. So, 6/16 + 9/7 = 93/56
    In mixed form: 137/56

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