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Add 16/72 and 14/60

16/72 + 14/60 is 41/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 60 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 60 × 6 = 360,
    14/60 = 14 × 6/60 × 6 = 84/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/360 + 84/360 = 80 + 84/360 = 164/360
  5. 164/360 simplified gives 41/90
  6. So, 16/72 + 14/60 = 41/90

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