Add 16/36 and 36/20
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 1 16/20
16/36 + 36/20 is 101/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 324/180 = 80 + 324/180 = 404/180 - 404/180 simplified gives 101/45
- So, 16/36 + 36/20 = 101/45
In mixed form: 211/45
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