Add 16/36 and 14/81, Solve 16/36 + 14/81 as a fraction

Add 16/36 and 14/81

16/36 + 14/81 is 50/81.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
16/36 = 16 × 9/36 × 9 = 144/324
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
14/81 = 14 × 4/81 × 4 = 56/324
Add the two like fractions:
144/324 + 56/324 = 144 + 56/324 = 200/324
200/324 simplified gives 50/81
So, 16/36 + 14/81 = 50/81

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