Add 98/16 and 2/9
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 2/9
98/16 + 2/9 is 457/72.
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,
98/16 = 98 × 9/16 × 9 = 882/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144 - Add the two like fractions:
882/144 + 32/144 = 882 + 32/144 = 914/144 - 914/144 simplified gives 457/72
- So, 98/16 + 2/9 = 457/72
In mixed form: 625/72
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