Add 16/10 and 8/18
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 8/18
16/10 + 8/18 is 92/45.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
144/90 + 40/90 = 144 + 40/90 = 184/90 - 184/90 simplified gives 92/45
- So, 16/10 + 8/18 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
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