Add 18/7 and 4/16
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 4/16
18/7 + 4/16 is 79/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
18/7 = 18 × 16/7 × 16 = 288/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112 - Add the two like fractions:
288/112 + 28/112 = 288 + 28/112 = 316/112 - 316/112 simplified gives 79/28
- So, 18/7 + 4/16 = 79/28
In mixed form: 223/28
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