Add 16/36 and 21/60
16/36 + 21/60 is 143/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 63/180 = 80 + 63/180 = 143/180 - So, 16/36 + 21/60 = 143/180
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