Add 81/16 and 10/18
1st number: 5 1/16, 2nd number: 10/18
81/16 + 10/18 is 809/144.
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,
81/16 = 81 × 9/16 × 9 = 729/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
10/18 = 10 × 8/18 × 8 = 80/144 - Add the two like fractions:
729/144 + 80/144 = 729 + 80/144 = 809/144 - So, 81/16 + 10/18 = 809/144
In mixed form: 589/144
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