Add 10/16 and 42/72
10/16 + 42/72 is 29/24.
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,
42/72 = 42 × 2/72 × 2 = 84/144 - Add the two like fractions:
90/144 + 84/144 = 90 + 84/144 = 174/144 - 174/144 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 10/16 + 42/72 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/16+42/72 10/16+84/72 10/32+42/72 30/16+42/72 10/48+42/72 50/16+42/72 10/80+42/72 70/16+42/72