Add 1/18 and 1/16
1/18 + 1/16 is 17/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
1/18 = 1 × 8/18 × 8 = 8/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
1/16 = 1 × 9/16 × 9 = 9/144 - Add the two like fractions:
8/144 + 9/144 = 8 + 9/144 = 17/144 - So, 1/18 + 1/16 = 17/144
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/18+1/16 1/18+2/16 1/36+1/16 1/18+1/32 3/18+1/16 1/18+3/16 1/54+1/16 1/18+1/48 5/18+1/16 1/18+5/16 1/90+1/16 1/18+1/80 7/18+1/16 1/18+7/16