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Add 3/16 and 15/36

3/16 + 15/36 is 29/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/144 + 60/144 = 27 + 60/144 = 87/144
  5. 87/144 simplified gives 29/48
  6. So, 3/16 + 15/36 = 29/48

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