Add 3/16 and 15/36
3/16 + 15/36 is 29/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
27/144 + 60/144 = 27 + 60/144 = 87/144 - 87/144 simplified gives 29/48
- So, 3/16 + 15/36 = 29/48
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