Add 2/16 and 15/18
2/16 + 15/18 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
15/18 = 15 × 8/18 × 8 = 120/144 - Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 120/144 = 18 + 120/144 = 138/144 - 138/144 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 2/16 + 15/18 = 23/24
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