Question

What is 9/16 + 1/2 simplified

Answer 1

`(9)/(16)` +
`(1)/(2)`

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:
`(9)/(16)` +
`(1x8)/(2x8)`
Third, simplify. The denominators are now the same. / Your problem should look like:
`(9)/(16)` +
`(8)/(16)`
Fourth, join the denominators. / Your problem should look like:
`(9+8)/(16)`
Fifth, simplify. / Your problem should look like:
`(17)/(16)`
Sixth, convert to mixed fraction. / Your problem should look like:
`1 (1)/(16)`

Answer:
`1(1)/(16)`