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Add 36/5 and 16/36

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 16/36

36/5 + 16/36 is 344/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    36/5 = 36 × 36/5 × 36 = 1296/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/180 + 80/180 = 1296 + 80/180 = 1376/180
  5. 1376/180 simplified gives 344/45
  6. So, 36/5 + 16/36 = 344/45
    In mixed form: 729/45

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