Add 1/16 and 6/72
1/16 + 6/72 is 7/48.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 2/72 × 2 = 12/144 - Add the two like fractions:
9/144 + 12/144 = 9 + 12/144 = 21/144 - 21/144 simplified gives 7/48
- So, 1/16 + 6/72 = 7/48
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