Add 16/20 and 3/72
16/20 + 3/72 is 101/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
16/20 = 16 × 18/20 × 18 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 15/360 = 288 + 15/360 = 303/360 - 303/360 simplified gives 101/120
- So, 16/20 + 3/72 = 101/120
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