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Add 16/28 and 42/72

16/28 + 42/72 is 97/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
    16/28 = 16 × 18/28 × 18 = 288/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    42/72 = 42 × 7/72 × 7 = 294/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/504 + 294/504 = 288 + 294/504 = 582/504
  5. 582/504 simplified gives 97/84
  6. So, 16/28 + 42/72 = 97/84
    In mixed form: 113/84

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