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Add 16/4 and 14/36

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 14/36

16/4 + 14/36 is 79/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    16/4 = 16 × 9/4 × 9 = 144/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/36 + 14/36 = 144 + 14/36 = 158/36
  5. 158/36 simplified gives 79/18
  6. So, 16/4 + 14/36 = 79/18
    In mixed form: 47/18

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