Add 36/90 and 1/16
36/90 + 1/16 is 37/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
1/16 = 1 × 45/16 × 45 = 45/720 - Add the two like fractions:
288/720 + 45/720 = 288 + 45/720 = 333/720 - 333/720 simplified gives 37/80
- So, 36/90 + 1/16 = 37/80
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