Add 16/3 and 8/36
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 8/36
16/3 + 8/36 is 50/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
16/3 = 16 × 12/3 × 12 = 192/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
8/36 = 8 × 1/36 × 1 = 8/36 - Add the two like fractions:
192/36 + 8/36 = 192 + 8/36 = 200/36 - 200/36 simplified gives 50/9
- So, 16/3 + 8/36 = 50/9
In mixed form: 55/9
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