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Add 16/72 and 84/6

1st number: 16/72, 2nd number: 14 0/6

16/72 + 84/6 is 128/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 6 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    84/6 = 84 × 12/6 × 12 = 1008/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/72 + 1008/72 = 16 + 1008/72 = 1024/72
  5. 1024/72 simplified gives 128/9
  6. So, 16/72 + 84/6 = 128/9
    In mixed form: 142/9

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