Add 16/6 and 5/72
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 5/72
16/6 + 5/72 is 197/72.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 5/72 = 192 + 5/72 = 197/72 - So, 16/6 + 5/72 = 197/72
In mixed form: 253/72
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