Add 16/10 and 4/18
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 4/18
16/10 + 4/18 is 82/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
144/90 + 20/90 = 144 + 20/90 = 164/90 - 164/90 simplified gives 82/45
- So, 16/10 + 4/18 = 82/45
In mixed form: 137/45
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