Add 16/5 and 56/36
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 1 20/36
16/5 + 56/36 is 214/45.
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,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
576/180 + 280/180 = 576 + 280/180 = 856/180 - 856/180 simplified gives 214/45
- So, 16/5 + 56/36 = 214/45
In mixed form: 434/45
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