Add 16/9 and 14/72
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 14/72
16/9 + 14/72 is 71/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
128/72 + 14/72 = 128 + 14/72 = 142/72 - 142/72 simplified gives 71/36
- So, 16/9 + 14/72 = 71/36
In mixed form: 135/36
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