Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 32/16 and 28/36

1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 28/36

32/16 + 28/36 is 25/9.

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,
    32/16 = 32 × 9/16 × 9 = 288/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    28/36 = 28 × 4/36 × 4 = 112/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/144 + 112/144 = 288 + 112/144 = 400/144
  5. 400/144 simplified gives 25/9
  6. So, 32/16 + 28/36 = 25/9
    In mixed form: 27/9

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com