Add 25/16 and 12/18
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 12/18
25/16 + 12/18 is 107/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
12/18 = 12 × 8/18 × 8 = 96/144 - Add the two like fractions:
225/144 + 96/144 = 225 + 96/144 = 321/144 - 321/144 simplified gives 107/48
- So, 25/16 + 12/18 = 107/48
In mixed form: 211/48
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