Add 6/36 and 4/16
6/36 + 4/16 is 5/12.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 4/36 × 4 = 24/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144 - Add the two like fractions:
24/144 + 36/144 = 24 + 36/144 = 60/144 - 60/144 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 6/36 + 4/16 = 5/12
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