Add 4/5 and 16/36
4/5 + 16/36 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
4/5 = 4 × 36/5 × 36 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 80/180 = 144 + 80/180 = 224/180 - 224/180 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 4/5 + 16/36 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/5+16/36 4/5+32/36 4/10+16/36 4/5+16/72 12/5+16/36 4/5+48/36 4/15+16/36 20/5+16/36 4/5+80/36 4/25+16/36 28/5+16/36 4/35+16/36