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Add 16/72 and 18/5

1st number: 16/72, 2nd number: 3 3/5

16/72 + 18/5 is 172/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
    18/5 = 18 × 72/5 × 72 = 1296/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/360 + 1296/360 = 80 + 1296/360 = 1376/360
  5. 1376/360 simplified gives 172/45
  6. So, 16/72 + 18/5 = 172/45
    In mixed form: 337/45

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