Add 16/18 and 5/14
16/18 + 5/14 is 157/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 14 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 14 × 9 = 126,
5/14 = 5 × 9/14 × 9 = 45/126 - Add the two like fractions:
112/126 + 45/126 = 112 + 45/126 = 157/126 - So, 16/18 + 5/14 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126
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