Add 16/72 and 5/80
16/72 + 5/80 is 41/144.
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,
5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720 - Add the two like fractions:
160/720 + 45/720 = 160 + 45/720 = 205/720 - 205/720 simplified gives 41/144
- So, 16/72 + 5/80 = 41/144
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