Add 10/36 and 6/16
10/36 + 6/16 is 47/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
10/36 = 10 × 4/36 × 4 = 40/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
40/144 + 54/144 = 40 + 54/144 = 94/144 - 94/144 simplified gives 47/72
- So, 10/36 + 6/16 = 47/72
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