Add 1/16 and 15/36
1/16 + 15/36 is 23/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
1/16 = 1 × 9/16 × 9 = 9/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
9/144 + 60/144 = 9 + 60/144 = 69/144 - 69/144 simplified gives 23/48
- So, 1/16 + 15/36 = 23/48
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