Add 36/16 and 16/20
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 16/20
36/16 + 16/20 is 61/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
16/20 = 16 × 4/20 × 4 = 64/80 - Add the two like fractions:
180/80 + 64/80 = 180 + 64/80 = 244/80 - 244/80 simplified gives 61/20
- So, 36/16 + 16/20 = 61/20
In mixed form: 31/20
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