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Add 4/18 and 2/16

4/18 + 2/16 is 25/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    4/18 = 4 × 8/18 × 8 = 32/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/144 + 18/144 = 32 + 18/144 = 50/144
  5. 50/144 simplified gives 25/72
  6. So, 4/18 + 2/16 = 25/72

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