Add 16/72 and 2/6
16/72 + 2/6 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
2/6 = 2 × 12/6 × 12 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
16/72 + 24/72 = 16 + 24/72 = 40/72 - 40/72 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 16/72 + 2/6 = 5/9
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