Add 16/72 and 7/30
16/72 + 7/30 is 41/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 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 30 × 12 = 360,
7/30 = 7 × 12/30 × 12 = 84/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 84/360 = 80 + 84/360 = 164/360 - 164/360 simplified gives 41/90
- So, 16/72 + 7/30 = 41/90
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