Add 16/6 and 49/72
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 49/72
16/6 + 49/72 is 241/72.
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,
16/6 = 16 × 12/6 × 12 = 192/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 49/72 = 192 + 49/72 = 241/72 - So, 16/6 + 49/72 = 241/72
In mixed form: 325/72
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