Add 12/72 and 6/16
12/72 + 6/16 is 13/24.
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,
12/72 = 12 × 2/72 × 2 = 24/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
24/144 + 54/144 = 24 + 54/144 = 78/144 - 78/144 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 12/72 + 6/16 = 13/24
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