Add 7/16 and 14/18
7/16 + 14/18 is 175/144.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
14/18 = 14 × 8/18 × 8 = 112/144 - Add the two like fractions:
63/144 + 112/144 = 63 + 112/144 = 175/144 - So, 7/16 + 14/18 = 175/144
In mixed form: 131/144
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