Add 2/16 and 9/18
2/16 + 9/18 is 5/8.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 8/18 × 8 = 72/144 - Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 72/144 = 18 + 72/144 = 90/144 - 90/144 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 2/16 + 9/18 = 5/8
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