Add 16/5 and 63/36
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 1 27/36
16/5 + 63/36 is 99/20.
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,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
576/180 + 315/180 = 576 + 315/180 = 891/180 - 891/180 simplified gives 99/20
- So, 16/5 + 63/36 = 99/20
In mixed form: 419/20
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