Add 18/9 and 14/8, Solve 2 0/9 + 1 6/8 as a fraction

Add 18/9 and 14/8

1^st number: 2 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

18/9 + 14/8 is 15/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
18/9 = 18 × 8/9 × 8 = 144/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
14/8 = 14 × 9/8 × 9 = 126/72
Add the two like fractions:
144/72 + 126/72 = 144 + 126/72 = 270/72
270/72 simplified gives 15/4
So, 18/9 + 14/8 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4

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