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Add 16/18 and 4/7

16/18 + 4/7 is 92/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    4/7 = 4 × 18/7 × 18 = 72/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/126 + 72/126 = 112 + 72/126 = 184/126
  5. 184/126 simplified gives 92/63
  6. So, 16/18 + 4/7 = 92/63
    In mixed form: 129/63

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