Add 1/16 and 9/72
1/16 + 9/72 is 3/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
1/16 = 1 × 9/16 × 9 = 9/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
9/72 = 9 × 2/72 × 2 = 18/144 - Add the two like fractions:
9/144 + 18/144 = 9 + 18/144 = 27/144 - 27/144 simplified gives 3/16
- So, 1/16 + 9/72 = 3/16
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