Add 16/10 and 40/72
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 40/72
16/10 + 40/72 is 97/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
16/10 = 16 × 36/10 × 36 = 576/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/360 + 200/360 = 576 + 200/360 = 776/360 - 776/360 simplified gives 97/45
- So, 16/10 + 40/72 = 97/45
In mixed form: 27/45
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