Add 6/9 and 16/10
1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 6/10
6/9 + 16/10 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 144/90 = 60 + 144/90 = 204/90 - 204/90 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 6/9 + 16/10 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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