Add 16/36 and 35/30
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 1 5/30
16/36 + 35/30 is 29/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
35/30 = 35 × 6/30 × 6 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 210/180 = 80 + 210/180 = 290/180 - 290/180 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 16/36 + 35/30 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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