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Add 18/16 and 16/18

1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 16/18

18/16 + 16/18 is 145/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    18/16 = 18 × 9/16 × 9 = 162/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    16/18 = 16 × 8/18 × 8 = 128/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/144 + 128/144 = 162 + 128/144 = 290/144
  5. 290/144 simplified gives 145/72
  6. So, 18/16 + 16/18 = 145/72
    In mixed form: 21/72

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