Add 16/18 and 8/16
16/18 + 8/16 is 25/18.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 9/16 × 9 = 72/144 - Add the two like fractions:
128/144 + 72/144 = 128 + 72/144 = 200/144 - 200/144 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 16/18 + 8/16 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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