Add 64/4 and 16/18
1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 16/18
64/4 + 16/18 is 152/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
64/4 = 64 × 9/4 × 9 = 576/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
16/18 = 16 × 2/18 × 2 = 32/36 - Add the two like fractions:
576/36 + 32/36 = 576 + 32/36 = 608/36 - 608/36 simplified gives 152/9
- So, 64/4 + 16/18 = 152/9
In mixed form: 168/9
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