Add 16/36 and 36/7
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 5 1/7
16/36 + 36/7 is 352/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
36/7 = 36 × 36/7 × 36 = 1296/252 - Add the two like fractions:
112/252 + 1296/252 = 112 + 1296/252 = 1408/252 - 1408/252 simplified gives 352/63
- So, 16/36 + 36/7 = 352/63
In mixed form: 537/63
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