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Add 5/36 and 6/16

5/36 + 6/16 is 37/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    5/36 = 5 × 4/36 × 4 = 20/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/144 + 54/144 = 20 + 54/144 = 74/144
  5. 74/144 simplified gives 37/72
  6. So, 5/36 + 6/16 = 37/72

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