Add 16/72 and 35/5
1st number: 16/72, 2nd number: 7 0/5
16/72 + 35/5 is 65/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
35/5 = 35 × 72/5 × 72 = 2520/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 2520/360 = 80 + 2520/360 = 2600/360 - 2600/360 simplified gives 65/9
- So, 16/72 + 35/5 = 65/9
In mixed form: 72/9
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