Add 16/36 and 10/25
16/36 + 10/25 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
10/25 = 10 × 36/25 × 36 = 360/900 - Add the two like fractions:
400/900 + 360/900 = 400 + 360/900 = 760/900 - 760/900 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 16/36 + 10/25 = 38/45
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