Add 1/8 and 16/18
1/8 + 16/18 is 73/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
16/18 = 16 × 4/18 × 4 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
9/72 + 64/72 = 9 + 64/72 = 73/72 - So, 1/8 + 16/18 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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