Add 16/18 and 49/72
16/18 + 49/72 is 113/72.
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,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Add the two like fractions:
64/72 + 49/72 = 64 + 49/72 = 113/72 - So, 16/18 + 49/72 = 113/72
In mixed form: 141/72
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