Add 16/36 and 21/15
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 1 6/15
16/36 + 21/15 is 83/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 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 15 × 12 = 180,
21/15 = 21 × 12/15 × 12 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 252/180 = 80 + 252/180 = 332/180 - 332/180 simplified gives 83/45
- So, 16/36 + 21/15 = 83/45
In mixed form: 138/45
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