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

7/8

Step-by-step explanation:

sum = answer to an addition problem

This means we need to add.

To add fractions with like denominators, simply add the numerators, or the numbers above the fraction sign.

9/15 + 5/16

9 + 5 = 14

numerator = 14

Keep the denominator:

denominator = 16

14/16

Simplify:

(divide the numerator and denominator by 2)

14/2 = 7

16/2 = 8

7/8

Therefore, the sum is 7/8.

7/8

Step-by-step explanation:

9/16 + 5/16 = 14/16

simplify

7/8