Add 16/72 and 14/24
16/72 + 14/24 is 29/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
16/72 + 42/72 = 16 + 42/72 = 58/72 - 58/72 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 16/72 + 14/24 = 29/36
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