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Add 3/36 and 3/16

3/36 + 3/16 is 13/48.

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,
    3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/144 + 27/144 = 12 + 27/144 = 39/144
  5. 39/144 simplified gives 13/48
  6. So, 3/36 + 3/16 = 13/48

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