Add 16/72 and 63/48, Solve 16/72 + 1 15/48 as a fraction

Add 16/72 and 63/48

1^st number: 16/72, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

16/72 + 63/48 is 221/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 48 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
16/72 = 16 × 2/72 × 2 = 32/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
63/48 = 63 × 3/48 × 3 = 189/144
Add the two like fractions:
32/144 + 189/144 = 32 + 189/144 = 221/144
So, 16/72 + 63/48 = 221/144
In mixed form: 177/144

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