Add 1/72 and 1/16
1/72 + 1/16 is 11/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
1/72 = 1 × 2/72 × 2 = 2/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
1/16 = 1 × 9/16 × 9 = 9/144 - Add the two like fractions:
2/144 + 9/144 = 2 + 9/144 = 11/144 - So, 1/72 + 1/16 = 11/144
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