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Add 3/16 and 36/9

1st number: 3/16, 2nd number: 4 0/9

3/16 + 36/9 is 67/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 9 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 9 × 16 = 144,
    36/9 = 36 × 16/9 × 16 = 576/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/144 + 576/144 = 27 + 576/144 = 603/144
  5. 603/144 simplified gives 67/16
  6. So, 3/16 + 36/9 = 67/16
    In mixed form: 43/16

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