Add 25/16 and 10/18, Solve 1 9/16 + 10/18 as a fraction

Add 25/16 and 10/18

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 10/18

25/16 + 10/18 is 305/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
25/16 = 25 × 9/16 × 9 = 225/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
10/18 = 10 × 8/18 × 8 = 80/144
Add the two like fractions:
225/144 + 80/144 = 225 + 80/144 = 305/144
So, 25/16 + 10/18 = 305/144
In mixed form: 217/144

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