Add 14/16 and 6/18
14/16 + 6/18 is 29/24.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
6/18 = 6 × 8/18 × 8 = 48/144 - Add the two like fractions:
126/144 + 48/144 = 126 + 48/144 = 174/144 - 174/144 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 14/16 + 6/18 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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