Add 16/72 and 10/56
16/72 + 10/56 is 101/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504 - Add the two like fractions:
112/504 + 90/504 = 112 + 90/504 = 202/504 - 202/504 simplified gives 101/252
- So, 16/72 + 10/56 = 101/252
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