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Add 16/72 and 14/42

16/72 + 14/42 is 5/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
    14/42 = 14 × 12/42 × 12 = 168/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/504 + 168/504 = 112 + 168/504 = 280/504
  5. 280/504 simplified gives 5/9
  6. So, 16/72 + 14/42 = 5/9

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