Add 81/36 and 16/30
1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 16/30
81/36 + 16/30 is 167/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
81/36 = 81 × 5/36 × 5 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
16/30 = 16 × 6/30 × 6 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
405/180 + 96/180 = 405 + 96/180 = 501/180 - 501/180 simplified gives 167/60
- So, 81/36 + 16/30 = 167/60
In mixed form: 247/60
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