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Add 14/18 and 2/16

14/18 + 2/16 is 65/72.

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,
    14/18 = 14 × 8/18 × 8 = 112/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/144 + 18/144 = 112 + 18/144 = 130/144
  5. 130/144 simplified gives 65/72
  6. So, 14/18 + 2/16 = 65/72

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