Add 75/16 and 20/18
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 1 2/18
75/16 + 20/18 is 835/144.
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,
20/18 = 20 × 8/18 × 8 = 160/144 - Add the two like fractions:
675/144 + 160/144 = 675 + 160/144 = 835/144 - So, 75/16 + 20/18 = 835/144
In mixed form: 5115/144
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