Add 16/5 and 30/36
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 30/36
16/5 + 30/36 is 121/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
16/5 = 16 × 36/5 × 36 = 576/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
576/180 + 150/180 = 576 + 150/180 = 726/180 - 726/180 simplified gives 121/30
- So, 16/5 + 30/36 = 121/30
In mixed form: 41/30
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