Add 75/16 and 14/36
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 14/36
75/16 + 14/36 is 731/144.
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,
14/36 = 14 × 4/36 × 4 = 56/144 - Add the two like fractions:
675/144 + 56/144 = 675 + 56/144 = 731/144 - So, 75/16 + 14/36 = 731/144
In mixed form: 511/144
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