Add 10/16 and 20/36
10/16 + 20/36 is 85/72.
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,
10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
20/36 = 20 × 4/36 × 4 = 80/144 - Add the two like fractions:
90/144 + 80/144 = 90 + 80/144 = 170/144 - 170/144 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 10/16 + 20/36 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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