Add 16/72 and 9/35
16/72 + 9/35 is 151/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
16/72 = 16 × 35/72 × 35 = 560/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
9/35 = 9 × 72/35 × 72 = 648/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
560/2520 + 648/2520 = 560 + 648/2520 = 1208/2520 - 1208/2520 simplified gives 151/315
- So, 16/72 + 9/35 = 151/315
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