Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 16/24 and 28/72

16/24 + 28/72 is 19/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    16/24 = 16 × 3/24 × 3 = 48/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    28/72 = 28 × 1/72 × 1 = 28/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/72 + 28/72 = 48 + 28/72 = 76/72
  5. 76/72 simplified gives 19/18
  6. So, 16/24 + 28/72 = 19/18
    In mixed form: 11/18

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com