Add 36/72 and 10/16
36/72 + 10/16 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
36/72 = 36 × 2/72 × 2 = 72/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144 - Add the two like fractions:
72/144 + 90/144 = 72 + 90/144 = 162/144 - 162/144 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 36/72 + 10/16 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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