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Add 9/16 and 5/9

9/16 + 5/9 is 161/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    5/9 = 5 × 16/9 × 16 = 80/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/144 + 80/144 = 81 + 80/144 = 161/144
  5. So, 9/16 + 5/9 = 161/144
    In mixed form: 117/144

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