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Add 18/2 and 14/16

1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 14/16

18/2 + 14/16 is 79/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
    18/2 = 18 × 8/2 × 8 = 144/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    14/16 = 14 × 1/16 × 1 = 14/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/16 + 14/16 = 144 + 14/16 = 158/16
  5. 158/16 simplified gives 79/8
  6. So, 18/2 + 14/16 = 79/8
    In mixed form: 97/8

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