Add 16/72 and 14/42
16/72 + 14/42 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 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 42 × 12 = 504,
14/42 = 14 × 12/42 × 12 = 168/504 - Add the two like fractions:
112/504 + 168/504 = 112 + 168/504 = 280/504 - 280/504 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 16/72 + 14/42 = 5/9
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