Add 16/80 and 2/72
16/80 + 2/72 is 41/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 72 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
16/80 = 16 × 9/80 × 9 = 144/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
2/72 = 2 × 10/72 × 10 = 20/720 - Add the two like fractions:
144/720 + 20/720 = 144 + 20/720 = 164/720 - 164/720 simplified gives 41/180
- So, 16/80 + 2/72 = 41/180
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