Add 16/5 and 7/72
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 7/72
16/5 + 7/72 is 1187/360.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/360 + 35/360 = 1152 + 35/360 = 1187/360 - So, 16/5 + 7/72 = 1187/360
In mixed form: 3107/360
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