Add 16/72 and 10/20
16/72 + 10/20 is 13/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
10/20 = 10 × 18/20 × 18 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 180/360 = 80 + 180/360 = 260/360 - 260/360 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 16/72 + 10/20 = 13/18
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