Add 5/36 and 10/16
5/36 + 10/16 is 55/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
5/36 = 5 × 4/36 × 4 = 20/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144 - Add the two like fractions:
20/144 + 90/144 = 20 + 90/144 = 110/144 - 110/144 simplified gives 55/72
- So, 5/36 + 10/16 = 55/72
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