Add 14/72 and 9/16
14/72 + 9/16 is 109/144.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144 - Add the two like fractions:
28/144 + 81/144 = 28 + 81/144 = 109/144 - So, 14/72 + 9/16 = 109/144
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