Add 16/72 and 35/80
16/72 + 35/80 is 95/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
16/72 = 16 × 10/72 × 10 = 160/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720 - Add the two like fractions:
160/720 + 315/720 = 160 + 315/720 = 475/720 - 475/720 simplified gives 95/144
- So, 16/72 + 35/80 = 95/144
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/72+35/80 16/72+70/80 48/72+35/80 80/72+35/80