Add 6/16 and 15/36
6/16 + 15/36 is 19/24.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
54/144 + 60/144 = 54 + 60/144 = 114/144 - 114/144 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 6/16 + 15/36 = 19/24
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