Add 16/18 and 1/7
16/18 + 1/7 is 65/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
1/7 = 1 × 18/7 × 18 = 18/126 - Add the two like fractions:
112/126 + 18/126 = 112 + 18/126 = 130/126 - 130/126 simplified gives 65/63
- So, 16/18 + 1/7 = 65/63
In mixed form: 12/63
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