Add 16/12 and 1/72
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 1/72
16/12 + 1/72 is 97/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
16/12 = 16 × 6/12 × 6 = 96/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Add the two like fractions:
96/72 + 1/72 = 96 + 1/72 = 97/72 - So, 16/12 + 1/72 = 97/72
In mixed form: 125/72
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