Add 16/8 and 14/72, Solve 2 0/8 + 14/72 as a fraction

Add 16/8 and 14/72

1^st number: 2 0/8, 2^nd number: 14/72

16/8 + 14/72 is 79/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
16/8 = 16 × 9/8 × 9 = 144/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
Add the two like fractions:
144/72 + 14/72 = 144 + 14/72 = 158/72
158/72 simplified gives 79/36
So, 16/8 + 14/72 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36

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