Add 36/9 and 15/16
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 15/16
36/9 + 15/16 is 79/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
36/9 = 36 × 16/9 × 16 = 576/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
15/16 = 15 × 9/16 × 9 = 135/144 - Add the two like fractions:
576/144 + 135/144 = 576 + 135/144 = 711/144 - 711/144 simplified gives 79/16
- So, 36/9 + 15/16 = 79/16
In mixed form: 415/16
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