Add 8/16 and 4/9
8/16 + 4/9 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
8/16 = 8 × 9/16 × 9 = 72/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
4/9 = 4 × 16/9 × 16 = 64/144 - Add the two like fractions:
72/144 + 64/144 = 72 + 64/144 = 136/144 - 136/144 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 8/16 + 4/9 = 17/18
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