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Add 6/9 and 3/16

6/9 + 3/16 is 41/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    6/9 = 6 × 16/9 × 16 = 96/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/144 + 27/144 = 96 + 27/144 = 123/144
  5. 123/144 simplified gives 41/48
  6. So, 6/9 + 3/16 = 41/48

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