[tex] \frac{9}{16} [/tex] + [tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex]
First, find the least common denominator (LCD) of the two fractions.
Multiples of 16: 16
Multiples of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
The LCD is 16.
Second, make the denominators the same as the LCD. / Your problem should look like: [tex] \frac{9}{16} [/tex] + [tex] \frac{1x8}{2x8} [/tex]
Third, simplify. The denominators are now the same. / Your problem should look like: [tex] \frac{9}{16} [/tex] + [tex] \frac{8}{16} [/tex]
Fourth, join the denominators. / Your problem should look like: [tex] \frac{9+8}{16} [/tex]
Fifth, simplify. / Your problem should look like: [tex] \frac{17}{16} [/tex]
Sixth, convert to mixed fraction. / Your problem should look like: [tex]1 \frac{1}{16} [/tex]
Answer: [tex] 1\frac{1}{16} [/tex]
