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Add 6/7 and 16/18

6/7 + 16/18 is 110/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    6/7 = 6 × 18/7 × 18 = 108/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/126 + 112/126 = 108 + 112/126 = 220/126
  5. 220/126 simplified gives 110/63
  6. So, 6/7 + 16/18 = 110/63
    In mixed form: 147/63

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