Add 16/18 and 21/36
16/18 + 21/36 is 53/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
16/18 = 16 × 2/18 × 2 = 32/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
21/36 = 21 × 1/36 × 1 = 21/36 - Add the two like fractions:
32/36 + 21/36 = 32 + 21/36 = 53/36 - So, 16/18 + 21/36 = 53/36
In mixed form: 117/36
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