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Add 16/72 and 10/20

16/72 + 10/20 is 13/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    10/20 = 10 × 18/20 × 18 = 180/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/360 + 180/360 = 80 + 180/360 = 260/360
  5. 260/360 simplified gives 13/18
  6. So, 16/72 + 10/20 = 13/18

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