Add 9/16 and 16/18
9/16 + 16/18 is 209/144.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
16/18 = 16 × 8/18 × 8 = 128/144 - Add the two like fractions:
81/144 + 128/144 = 81 + 128/144 = 209/144 - So, 9/16 + 16/18 = 209/144
In mixed form: 165/144
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