Add 14/72 and 21/16
1st number: 14/72, 2nd number: 1 5/16
14/72 + 21/16 is 217/144.
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,
14/72 = 14 × 2/72 × 2 = 28/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
21/16 = 21 × 9/16 × 9 = 189/144 - Add the two like fractions:
28/144 + 189/144 = 28 + 189/144 = 217/144 - So, 14/72 + 21/16 = 217/144
In mixed form: 173/144
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