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Add 9/18 and 9/16

9/18 + 9/16 is 17/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    9/18 = 9 × 8/18 × 8 = 72/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/144 + 81/144 = 72 + 81/144 = 153/144
  5. 153/144 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 9/18 + 9/16 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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