Question

practice adding fractions with unlike denominators mr. alvarado lights a candle during día de muertos. on november 1, the candle burns \\(\frac{1}{4}\\) inch. on november 2, the candle burns \\(\frac{5}{16}\\) inch. how much does the candle burn in all? use the number pad to enter your answer in the box. \\(\square\\) inch

Explanation:

Step1: Find a common denominator

To add \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{5}{16}\), we need a common denominator. The least common denominator of 4 and 16 is 16. Convert \(\frac{1}{4}\) to sixteenths: \(\frac{1}{4}=\frac{1\times4}{4\times4}=\frac{4}{16}\)

Step2: Add the fractions

Now add the two fractions with the common denominator: \(\frac{4}{16}+\frac{5}{16}=\frac{4 + 5}{16}=\frac{9}{16}\)

Answer:

\(\frac{9}{16}\)