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Add 72/5 and 6/16

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 6/16

72/5 + 6/16 is 591/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    72/5 = 72 × 16/5 × 16 = 1152/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/80 + 30/80 = 1152 + 30/80 = 1182/80
  5. 1182/80 simplified gives 591/40
  6. So, 72/5 + 6/16 = 591/40
    In mixed form: 1431/40

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