Add 40/16 and 15/36
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 15/36
40/16 + 15/36 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
40/16 = 40 × 9/16 × 9 = 360/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
360/144 + 60/144 = 360 + 60/144 = 420/144 - 420/144 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 40/16 + 15/36 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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