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Add 14/4 and 18/16

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 1 2/16

14/4 + 18/16 is 37/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
    14/4 = 14 × 4/4 × 4 = 56/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    18/16 = 18 × 1/16 × 1 = 18/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/16 + 18/16 = 56 + 18/16 = 74/16
  5. 74/16 simplified gives 37/8
  6. So, 14/4 + 18/16 = 37/8
    In mixed form: 45/8

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