Add 16/72 and 27/7, Solve 16/72 + 3 6/7 as a fraction

Add 16/72 and 27/7

1^st number: 16/72, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

16/72 + 27/7 is 257/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
27/7 = 27 × 72/7 × 72 = 1944/504
Add the two like fractions:
112/504 + 1944/504 = 112 + 1944/504 = 2056/504
2056/504 simplified gives 257/63
So, 16/72 + 27/7 = 257/63
In mixed form: 45/63

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