Add 1/6 and 3/36
16 + 336 is 14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
16 = 1 × 66 × 6 = 636 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
336 = 3 × 136 × 1 = 336 - Add the two like fractions:
636 + 336 = 6 + 336 = 936 - 9/36 simplified gives 14
- So, 1/6 + 3/36 = 1/4
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