Add 2/12 and 16/36
2/12 + 16/36 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
16/36 = 16 × 1/36 × 1 = 16/36 - Add the two like fractions:
6/36 + 16/36 = 6 + 16/36 = 22/36 - 22/36 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 2/12 + 16/36 = 11/18
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