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Add 10/36 and 30/16

1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 1 14/16

10/36 + 30/16 is 155/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    10/36 = 10 × 4/36 × 4 = 40/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    30/16 = 30 × 9/16 × 9 = 270/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/144 + 270/144 = 40 + 270/144 = 310/144
  5. 310/144 simplified gives 155/72
  6. So, 10/36 + 30/16 = 155/72
    In mixed form: 211/72

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