Add 2/36 and 20/16
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 4/16
2/36 + 20/16 is 47/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
20/16 = 20 × 9/16 × 9 = 180/144 - Add the two like fractions:
8/144 + 180/144 = 8 + 180/144 = 188/144 - 188/144 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 2/36 + 20/16 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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