Add 15/8 and 16/36
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 16/36
15/8 + 16/36 is 167/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
15/8 = 15 × 9/8 × 9 = 135/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
16/36 = 16 × 2/36 × 2 = 32/72 - Add the two like fractions:
135/72 + 32/72 = 135 + 32/72 = 167/72 - So, 15/8 + 16/36 = 167/72
In mixed form: 223/72
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