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Add 18/2 and 16/7

1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 2 2/7

18/2 + 16/7 is 79/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    18/2 = 18 × 7/2 × 7 = 126/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    16/7 = 16 × 2/7 × 2 = 32/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/14 + 32/14 = 126 + 32/14 = 158/14
  5. 158/14 simplified gives 79/7
  6. So, 18/2 + 16/7 = 79/7
    In mixed form: 112/7

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