Add 75/16 and 12/36
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 12/36
75/16 + 12/36 is 241/48.
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,
75/16 = 75 × 9/16 × 9 = 675/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
12/36 = 12 × 4/36 × 4 = 48/144 - Add the two like fractions:
675/144 + 48/144 = 675 + 48/144 = 723/144 - 723/144 simplified gives 241/48
- So, 75/16 + 12/36 = 241/48
In mixed form: 51/48
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