Add 16/36 and 3/5
16/36 + 3/5 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
3/5 = 3 × 36/5 × 36 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 108/180 = 80 + 108/180 = 188/180 - 188/180 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 16/36 + 3/5 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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