Add 16/5 and 3/72
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 3/72
16/5 + 3/72 is 389/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
16/5 = 16 × 72/5 × 72 = 1152/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/360 + 15/360 = 1152 + 15/360 = 1167/360 - 1167/360 simplified gives 389/120
- So, 16/5 + 3/72 = 389/120
In mixed form: 329/120
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