Add 16/72 and 20/30
16/72 + 20/30 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 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 30 × 12 = 360,
20/30 = 20 × 12/30 × 12 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 240/360 = 80 + 240/360 = 320/360 - 320/360 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 16/72 + 20/30 = 8/9
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