Add 18/16 and 4/18
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 4/18
18/16 + 4/18 is 97/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
18/16 = 18 × 9/16 × 9 = 162/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
4/18 = 4 × 8/18 × 8 = 32/144 - Add the two like fractions:
162/144 + 32/144 = 162 + 32/144 = 194/144 - 194/144 simplified gives 97/72
- So, 18/16 + 4/18 = 97/72
In mixed form: 125/72
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