Add 16/36 and 6/7
16/36 + 6/7 is 82/63.
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,
6/7 = 6 × 36/7 × 36 = 216/252 - Add the two like fractions:
112/252 + 216/252 = 112 + 216/252 = 328/252 - 328/252 simplified gives 82/63
- So, 16/36 + 6/7 = 82/63
In mixed form: 119/63
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