Add 16/36 and 20/7
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 2 6/7
16/36 + 20/7 is 208/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
20/7 = 20 × 36/7 × 36 = 720/252 - Add the two like fractions:
112/252 + 720/252 = 112 + 720/252 = 832/252 - 832/252 simplified gives 208/63
- So, 16/36 + 20/7 = 208/63
In mixed form: 319/63
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