Add 8/16 and 12/18
8/16 + 12/18 is 7/6.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 9/16 × 9 = 72/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
12/18 = 12 × 8/18 × 8 = 96/144 - Add the two like fractions:
72/144 + 96/144 = 72 + 96/144 = 168/144 - 168/144 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 8/16 + 12/18 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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