Add 16/18 and 6/16
16/18 + 6/16 is 91/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
16/18 = 16 × 8/18 × 8 = 128/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
128/144 + 54/144 = 128 + 54/144 = 182/144 - 182/144 simplified gives 91/72
- So, 16/18 + 6/16 = 91/72
In mixed form: 119/72
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