Add 18/16 and 40/36
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 1 4/36
18/16 + 40/36 is 161/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 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 36 × 4 = 144,
40/36 = 40 × 4/36 × 4 = 160/144 - Add the two like fractions:
162/144 + 160/144 = 162 + 160/144 = 322/144 - 322/144 simplified gives 161/72
- So, 18/16 + 40/36 = 161/72
In mixed form: 217/72
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