Add 1/36 and 16/30
1/36 + 16/30 is 101/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
16/30 = 16 × 6/30 × 6 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
5/180 + 96/180 = 5 + 96/180 = 101/180 - So, 1/36 + 16/30 = 101/180
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