Add 75/16 and 14/18
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 14/18
75/16 + 14/18 is 787/144.
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,
75/16 = 75 × 9/16 × 9 = 675/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
14/18 = 14 × 8/18 × 8 = 112/144 - Add the two like fractions:
675/144 + 112/144 = 675 + 112/144 = 787/144 - So, 75/16 + 14/18 = 787/144
In mixed form: 567/144
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