Add 16/36 and 10/80
16/36 + 10/80 is 41/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
16/36 = 16 × 20/36 × 20 = 320/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720 - Add the two like fractions:
320/720 + 90/720 = 320 + 90/720 = 410/720 - 410/720 simplified gives 41/72
- So, 16/36 + 10/80 = 41/72
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