Add 16/72 and 18/40
16/72 + 18/40 is 121/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
18/40 = 18 × 9/40 × 9 = 162/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 162/360 = 80 + 162/360 = 242/360 - 242/360 simplified gives 121/180
- So, 16/72 + 18/40 = 121/180
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