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Add 7/36 and 14/16

7/36 + 14/16 is 77/72.

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,
    7/36 = 7 × 4/36 × 4 = 28/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/144 + 126/144 = 28 + 126/144 = 154/144
  5. 154/144 simplified gives 77/72
  6. So, 7/36 + 14/16 = 77/72
    In mixed form: 15/72

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