Add 16/36 and 56/75
16/36 + 56/75 is 268/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
56/75 = 56 × 12/75 × 12 = 672/900 - Add the two like fractions:
400/900 + 672/900 = 400 + 672/900 = 1072/900 - 1072/900 simplified gives 268/225
- So, 16/36 + 56/75 = 268/225
In mixed form: 143/225
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