Add 16/28 and 9/72
16/28 + 9/72 is 39/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
16/28 = 16 × 18/28 × 18 = 288/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504 - Add the two like fractions:
288/504 + 63/504 = 288 + 63/504 = 351/504 - 351/504 simplified gives 39/56
- So, 16/28 + 9/72 = 39/56
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