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Add 36/16 and 1/18

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 1/18

36/16 + 1/18 is 83/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    36/16 = 36 × 9/16 × 9 = 324/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    1/18 = 1 × 8/18 × 8 = 8/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/144 + 8/144 = 324 + 8/144 = 332/144
  5. 332/144 simplified gives 83/36
  6. So, 36/16 + 1/18 = 83/36
    In mixed form: 211/36

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