Add 6/16 and 10/18
6/16 + 10/18 is 67/72.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
10/18 = 10 × 8/18 × 8 = 80/144 - Add the two like fractions:
54/144 + 80/144 = 54 + 80/144 = 134/144 - 134/144 simplified gives 67/72
- So, 6/16 + 10/18 = 67/72
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