Add 18/16 and 7/72
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 7/72
18/16 + 7/72 is 11/9.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 2/72 × 2 = 14/144 - Add the two like fractions:
162/144 + 14/144 = 162 + 14/144 = 176/144 - 176/144 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 18/16 + 7/72 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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