Add 6/4 and 16/9
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 1 7/9
6/4 + 16/9 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
6/4 = 6 × 9/4 × 9 = 54/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
16/9 = 16 × 4/9 × 4 = 64/36 - Add the two like fractions:
54/36 + 64/36 = 54 + 64/36 = 118/36 - 118/36 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 6/4 + 16/9 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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