Add 16/96 and 56/72
16/96 + 56/72 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
16/96 = 16 × 3/96 × 3 = 48/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
56/72 = 56 × 4/72 × 4 = 224/288 - Add the two like fractions:
48/288 + 224/288 = 48 + 224/288 = 272/288 - 272/288 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 16/96 + 56/72 = 17/18
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