Add 16/4 and 20/72
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 20/72
16/4 + 20/72 is 77/18.
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,
20/72 = 20 × 1/72 × 1 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 20/72 = 288 + 20/72 = 308/72 - 308/72 simplified gives 77/18
- So, 16/4 + 20/72 = 77/18
In mixed form: 45/18
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