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Add 9/6 and 6/16

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 6/16

9/6 + 6/16 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    9/6 = 9 × 8/6 × 8 = 72/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/48 + 18/48 = 72 + 18/48 = 90/48
  5. 90/48 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 9/6 + 6/16 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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