Add 40/36 and 1/16
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 1/16
40/36 + 1/16 is 169/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
40/36 = 40 × 4/36 × 4 = 160/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
1/16 = 1 × 9/16 × 9 = 9/144 - Add the two like fractions:
160/144 + 9/144 = 160 + 9/144 = 169/144 - So, 40/36 + 1/16 = 169/144
In mixed form: 125/144
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