Add 16/18 and 20/72
16/18 + 20/72 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
16/18 = 16 × 4/18 × 4 = 64/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
20/72 = 20 × 1/72 × 1 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
64/72 + 20/72 = 64 + 20/72 = 84/72 - 84/72 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 16/18 + 20/72 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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