Add 6/9 and 7/16
6/9 + 7/16 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
6/9 = 6 × 16/9 × 16 = 96/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144 - Add the two like fractions:
96/144 + 63/144 = 96 + 63/144 = 159/144 - 159/144 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 6/9 + 7/16 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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