What is 2/16 plus 6/9?
2/16 plus 6/9 equals 19/24 (or 0.791667 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/16 and 6/9 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/16 + 6/9 = 19/24
Simplified Fraction
19/24
Mixed Number
Proper (19/24)
Decimal Value
0.791667
Percentage
79.1667%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/16 + 6/9
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 16 and 9 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 16 ร 9 = 144.
LCD(16, 9) = 144
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 144
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/16 by 9, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 6/9 by 16 so both fractions share the common base 144.
2 ร 9/16 ร 9 = 18/144 and 6 ร 16/9 ร 16 = 96/144
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (18 + 96 = 114) and keep the common denominator 144 unchanged.
18 + 96/144 = 114/144
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 114 and 144, which is 6. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 6.
114 รท 6/144 รท 6 = 19/24
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 19 by denominator 24 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.791667, or 79.1667%).
19 รท 24 = 0.791667 (79.1667%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/16 plus 6/9 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 19/24 |
| Mixed Number Form | 19/24 |
| Decimal Form | 0.791667 |
| Percentage | 79.1667% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/16 plus 6/9 as a fraction?
2/16 + 6/9 in simplest fraction form is 19/24.
What is 2/16 plus 6/9 as a decimal?
2/16 + 6/9 converted to a decimal is 0.791667.
What is 2/16 plus 6/9 as a percentage?
2/16 + 6/9 expressed as a percentage is 79.1667%.
Does 2/16 plus 6/9 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.791667...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.