Add 12/16 and 14/36
12/16 + 14/36 is 41/36.
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,
12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
14/36 = 14 × 4/36 × 4 = 56/144 - Add the two like fractions:
108/144 + 56/144 = 108 + 56/144 = 164/144 - 164/144 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 12/16 + 14/36 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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