Add 25/16 and 7/18
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 7/18
25/16 + 7/18 is 281/144.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 8/18 × 8 = 56/144 - Add the two like fractions:
225/144 + 56/144 = 225 + 56/144 = 281/144 - So, 25/16 + 7/18 = 281/144
In mixed form: 1137/144
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