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Add 18/4 and 25/16

1^st number: 4 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

18/4 + 25/16 is 97/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
   18/4 = 18 × 4/4 × 4 = 72/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   25/16 = 25 × 1/16 × 1 = 25/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/16 + 25/16 = 72 + 25/16 = 97/16
5. So, 18/4 + 25/16 = 97/16
   In mixed form: 61/16

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