Add 2/16 and 32/18, Solve 2/16 + 1 14/18 as a fraction

Add 2/16 and 32/18

1^st number: 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 14/18

2/16 + 32/18 is 137/72.

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,
32/18 = 32 × 8/18 × 8 = 256/144
Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 256/144 = 18 + 256/144 = 274/144
274/144 simplified gives 137/72
So, 2/16 + 32/18 = 137/72
In mixed form: 165/72

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