Add 10/16 and 12/72
10/16 + 12/72 is 19/24.
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,
10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
12/72 = 12 × 2/72 × 2 = 24/144 - Add the two like fractions:
90/144 + 24/144 = 90 + 24/144 = 114/144 - 114/144 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 10/16 + 12/72 = 19/24
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