Add 16/18 and 4/5
16/18 + 4/5 is 76/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
4/5 = 4 × 18/5 × 18 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 72/90 = 80 + 72/90 = 152/90 - 152/90 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 16/18 + 4/5 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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