Add 2/16 and 4/18
2/16 + 4/18 is 25/72.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 8/18 × 8 = 32/144 - Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 32/144 = 18 + 32/144 = 50/144 - 50/144 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 2/16 + 4/18 = 25/72
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