Add 84/9 and 7/16
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 7/16
84/9 + 7/16 is 469/48.
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,
84/9 = 84 × 16/9 × 16 = 1344/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/144 + 63/144 = 1344 + 63/144 = 1407/144 - 1407/144 simplified gives 469/48
- So, 84/9 + 7/16 = 469/48
In mixed form: 937/48
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