Add 4/18 and 5/16
4/18 + 5/16 is 77/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
4/18 = 4 × 8/18 × 8 = 32/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
5/16 = 5 × 9/16 × 9 = 45/144 - Add the two like fractions:
32/144 + 45/144 = 32 + 45/144 = 77/144 - So, 4/18 + 5/16 = 77/144
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