Add 9/16 and 36/10
1st number: 9/16, 2nd number: 3 6/10
9/16 + 36/10 is 333/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
36/10 = 36 × 8/10 × 8 = 288/80 - Add the two like fractions:
45/80 + 288/80 = 45 + 288/80 = 333/80 - So, 9/16 + 36/10 = 333/80
In mixed form: 413/80
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