Math Problem Statement

What is the sum of 9/16 and 5/7?

Solution

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916+57\frac{9}{16} + \frac{5}{7}

Let's solve this step by step.

Step 1: Find a common denominator

The denominators are 16 and 7. The least common denominator (LCD) of 16 and 7 is the product of the two, since they are coprime:

LCD=16×7=112\text{LCD} = 16 \times 7 = 112

Step 2: Convert each fraction to have the same denominator

We convert both fractions so that their denominators are 112.

For 916\frac{9}{16}, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 7:

916=9×716×7=63112\frac{9}{16} = \frac{9 \times 7}{16 \times 7} = \frac{63}{112}

For 57\frac{5}{7}, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 16:

57=5×167×16=80112\frac{5}{7} = \frac{5 \times 16}{7 \times 16} = \frac{80}{112}

Step 3: Add the fractions

Now that the denominators are the same, we can add the numerators:

63112+80112=63+80112=143112\frac{63}{112} + \frac{80}{112} = \frac{63 + 80}{112} = \frac{143}{112}

Step 4: Simplify the result

143112\frac{143}{112} is already in its simplest form, since 143 and 112 have no common factors other than 1.

Thus, the final answer is:

143112\frac{143}{112}

If you prefer this result as a mixed number, you can convert it:

143112=131112\frac{143}{112} = 1 \frac{31}{112}

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  4. What are some common methods to add fractions with unlike denominators?
  5. How do you check if two fractions are in their simplest form?

Tip: When adding fractions, always look for the smallest common denominator to make calculations easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Addition of Fractions
Least Common Denominator
Simplifying Improper Fractions

Formulas

LCD = 16 * 7 = 112
Numerator addition: (63 + 80)/112
Improper fraction to mixed number conversion

Theorems

No specific theorems, but involves basic fraction addition rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7