Add 16/6 and 35/72
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 35/72
166 + 3572 is 22772.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
166 = 16 × 126 × 12 = 19272 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3572 = 35 × 172 × 1 = 3572 - Add the two like fractions:
19272 + 3572 = 192 + 3572 = 22772 - So, 16/6 + 35/72 = 227/72
In mixed form: 31172
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