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Add 16/18 and 7/72

16/18 + 7/72 is 71/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    16/18 = 16 × 4/18 × 4 = 64/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/72 + 7/72 = 64 + 7/72 = 71/72
  5. So, 16/18 + 7/72 = 71/72

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