Add 8/16 and 10/36
8/16 + 10/36 is 7/9.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 9/16 × 9 = 72/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
10/36 = 10 × 4/36 × 4 = 40/144 - Add the two like fractions:
72/144 + 40/144 = 72 + 40/144 = 112/144 - 112/144 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 8/16 + 10/36 = 7/9
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