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Add 16/9 and 7/72

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 7/72

16/9 + 7/72 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    7/72 = 7 × 1/72 × 1 = 7/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/72 + 7/72 = 128 + 7/72 = 135/72
  5. 135/72 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 16/9 + 7/72 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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