Add 16/81 and 14/36
16/81 + 14/36 is 95/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 36 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
16/81 = 16 × 4/81 × 4 = 64/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
14/36 = 14 × 9/36 × 9 = 126/324 - Add the two like fractions:
64/324 + 126/324 = 64 + 126/324 = 190/324 - 190/324 simplified gives 95/162
- So, 16/81 + 14/36 = 95/162
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