Add 16/18 and 4/8
16/18 + 4/8 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
16/18 = 16 × 4/18 × 4 = 64/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
64/72 + 36/72 = 64 + 36/72 = 100/72 - 100/72 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 16/18 + 4/8 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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