Add 40/36 and 6/16
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 6/16
40/36 + 6/16 is 107/72.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
160/144 + 54/144 = 160 + 54/144 = 214/144 - 214/144 simplified gives 107/72
- So, 40/36 + 6/16 = 107/72
In mixed form: 135/72
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