Add 16/2 and 15/18
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 15/18
16/2 + 15/18 is 53/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
16/2 = 16 × 9/2 × 9 = 144/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
15/18 = 15 × 1/18 × 1 = 15/18 - Add the two like fractions:
144/18 + 15/18 = 144 + 15/18 = 159/18 - 159/18 simplified gives 53/6
- So, 16/2 + 15/18 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6
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