Add 16/56 and 15/72
16/56 + 15/72 is 83/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504 - Add the two like fractions:
144/504 + 105/504 = 144 + 105/504 = 249/504 - 249/504 simplified gives 83/168
- So, 16/56 + 15/72 = 83/168
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