Add 18/16 and 1/72
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 1/72
18/16 + 1/72 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
18/16 = 18 × 9/16 × 9 = 162/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
1/72 = 1 × 2/72 × 2 = 2/144 - Add the two like fractions:
162/144 + 2/144 = 162 + 2/144 = 164/144 - 164/144 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 18/16 + 1/72 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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