Add 16/4 and 3/72, Solve 4 0/4 + 3/72 as a fraction

Add 16/4 and 3/72

1^st number: 4 0/4, 2^nd number: 3/72

16/4 + 3/72 is 97/24.

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,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 3/72 = 288 + 3/72 = 291/72
291/72 simplified gives 97/24
So, 16/4 + 3/72 = 97/24
In mixed form: 41/24

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