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Add 3/36 and 2/16

3/36 + 2/16 is 5/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    3/36 = 3 × 4/36 × 4 = 12/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/144 + 18/144 = 12 + 18/144 = 30/144
  5. 30/144 simplified gives 5/24
  6. So, 3/36 + 2/16 = 5/24

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