Add 16/6 and 4/72, Solve 2 4/6 + 4/72 as a fraction

Add 16/6 and 4/72

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 4/72

16/6 + 4/72 is 49/18.

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,
16/6 = 16 × 12/6 × 12 = 192/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72
Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 4/72 = 192 + 4/72 = 196/72
196/72 simplified gives 49/18
So, 16/6 + 4/72 = 49/18
In mixed form: 213/18

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