Add 16/6 and 36/45
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 36/45
16/6 + 36/45 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
16/6 = 16 × 15/6 × 15 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 72/90 = 240 + 72/90 = 312/90 - 312/90 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 16/6 + 36/45 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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