Add 16/18 and 16/10
1st number: 16/18, 2nd number: 1 6/10
16/18 + 16/10 is 112/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 144/90 = 80 + 144/90 = 224/90 - 224/90 simplified gives 112/45
- So, 16/18 + 16/10 = 112/45
In mixed form: 222/45
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