Add 32/16 and 30/36
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 30/36
32/16 + 30/36 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
32/16 = 32 × 9/16 × 9 = 288/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
30/36 = 30 × 4/36 × 4 = 120/144 - Add the two like fractions:
288/144 + 120/144 = 288 + 120/144 = 408/144 - 408/144 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 32/16 + 30/36 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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