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Add 16/10 and 15/36

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 15/36

16/10 + 15/36 is 121/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    16/10 = 16 × 18/10 × 18 = 288/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/180 + 75/180 = 288 + 75/180 = 363/180
  5. 363/180 simplified gives 121/60
  6. So, 16/10 + 15/36 = 121/60
    In mixed form: 21/60

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