Add 2/16 and 72/18
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 4 0/18
2/16 + 72/18 is 33/8.
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,
72/18 = 72 × 8/18 × 8 = 576/144 - Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 576/144 = 18 + 576/144 = 594/144 - 594/144 simplified gives 33/8
- So, 2/16 + 72/18 = 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8
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