Add 10/16 and 63/72
10/16 + 63/72 is 3/2.
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,
63/72 = 63 × 2/72 × 2 = 126/144 - Add the two like fractions:
90/144 + 126/144 = 90 + 126/144 = 216/144 - 216/144 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 10/16 + 63/72 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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