Add 4/16 and 1/18
4/16 + 1/18 is 11/36.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
1/18 = 1 × 8/18 × 8 = 8/144 - Add the two like fractions:
36/144 + 8/144 = 36 + 8/144 = 44/144 - 44/144 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 4/16 + 1/18 = 11/36
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