Add 16/36 and 14/30
16/36 + 14/30 is 41/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
14/30 = 14 × 6/30 × 6 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 84/180 = 80 + 84/180 = 164/180 - 164/180 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 16/36 + 14/30 = 41/45
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