Add 16/20 and 6/36
16/20 + 6/36 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 30/180 = 144 + 30/180 = 174/180 - 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 16/20 + 6/36 = 29/30
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