Add 16/40 and 6/36
16/40 + 6/36 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
6/36 = 6 × 10/36 × 10 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/360 + 60/360 = 144 + 60/360 = 204/360 - 204/360 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 16/40 + 6/36 = 17/30
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