Add 16/72 and 27/96
16/72 + 27/96 is 145/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
16/72 = 16 × 4/72 × 4 = 64/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
27/96 = 27 × 3/96 × 3 = 81/288 - Add the two like fractions:
64/288 + 81/288 = 64 + 81/288 = 145/288 - So, 16/72 + 27/96 = 145/288
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