Add 4/2 and 16/72, Solve 2 0/2 + 16/72 as a fraction

Add 4/2 and 16/72

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 16/72

4/2 + 16/72 is 20/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
4/2 = 4 × 36/2 × 36 = 144/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72
Add the two like fractions:
144/72 + 16/72 = 144 + 16/72 = 160/72
160/72 simplified gives 20/9
So, 4/2 + 16/72 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9

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