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Add 15/16 and 14/72

15/16 + 14/72 is 163/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    15/16 = 15 × 9/16 × 9 = 135/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    14/72 = 14 × 2/72 × 2 = 28/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/144 + 28/144 = 135 + 28/144 = 163/144
  5. So, 15/16 + 14/72 = 163/144
    In mixed form: 119/144

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