Add 3/4 and 16/36
3/4 + 16/36 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
3/4 = 3 × 9/4 × 9 = 27/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
16/36 = 16 × 1/36 × 1 = 16/36 - Add the two like fractions:
27/36 + 16/36 = 27 + 16/36 = 43/36 - So, 3/4 + 16/36 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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