Add 16/4 and 16/72
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 16/72
16/4 + 16/72 is 38/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
16/4 = 16 × 18/4 × 18 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72 - Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 16/72 = 288 + 16/72 = 304/72 - 304/72 simplified gives 38/9
- So, 16/4 + 16/72 = 38/9
In mixed form: 42/9
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