Add 7/16 and 15/18
7/16 + 15/18 is 61/48.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
15/18 = 15 × 8/18 × 8 = 120/144 - Add the two like fractions:
63/144 + 120/144 = 63 + 120/144 = 183/144 - 183/144 simplified gives 61/48
- So, 7/16 + 15/18 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48
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