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Add 10/72 and 4/16

10/72 + 4/16 is 7/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    10/72 = 10 × 2/72 × 2 = 20/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/144 + 36/144 = 20 + 36/144 = 56/144
  5. 56/144 simplified gives 7/18
  6. So, 10/72 + 4/16 = 7/18

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