Add 16/36 and 27/8
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 3 3/8
16/36 + 27/8 is 275/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
16/36 = 16 × 2/36 × 2 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
27/8 = 27 × 9/8 × 9 = 243/72 - Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 243/72 = 32 + 243/72 = 275/72 - So, 16/36 + 27/8 = 275/72
In mixed form: 359/72
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