Add 16/4 and 18/32
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 18/32
16/4 + 18/32 is 73/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
16/4 = 16 × 8/4 × 8 = 128/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
18/32 = 18 × 1/32 × 1 = 18/32 - Add the two like fractions:
128/32 + 18/32 = 128 + 18/32 = 146/32 - 146/32 simplified gives 73/16
- So, 16/4 + 18/32 = 73/16
In mixed form: 49/16
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