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Add 16/2 and 6/36

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 6/36

16/2 + 6/36 is 49/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    16/2 = 16 × 18/2 × 18 = 288/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/36 + 6/36 = 288 + 6/36 = 294/36
  5. 294/36 simplified gives 49/6
  6. So, 16/2 + 6/36 = 49/6
    In mixed form: 81/6

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