Add 7/18 and 16/4
1st number: 7/18, 2nd number: 4 0/4
7/18 + 16/4 is 79/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
16/4 = 16 × 9/4 × 9 = 144/36 - Add the two like fractions:
14/36 + 144/36 = 14 + 144/36 = 158/36 - 158/36 simplified gives 79/18
- So, 7/18 + 16/4 = 79/18
In mixed form: 47/18
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