Add 16/36 and 54/5
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 10 4/5
16/36 + 54/5 is 506/45.
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,
54/5 = 54 × 36/5 × 36 = 1944/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 1944/180 = 80 + 1944/180 = 2024/180 - 2024/180 simplified gives 506/45
- So, 16/36 + 54/5 = 506/45
In mixed form: 1111/45
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