Add 2/16 and 5/72
2/16 + 5/72 is 7/36.
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,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
5/72 = 5 × 2/72 × 2 = 10/144 - Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 10/144 = 18 + 10/144 = 28/144 - 28/144 simplified gives 7/36
- So, 2/16 + 5/72 = 7/36
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