Add 16/72 and 6/20
16/72 + 6/20 is 47/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 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 20 × 18 = 360,
6/20 = 6 × 18/20 × 18 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 108/360 = 80 + 108/360 = 188/360 - 188/360 simplified gives 47/90
- So, 16/72 + 6/20 = 47/90
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