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Add 2/3 and 16/72

2/3 + 16/72 is 8/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
    2/3 = 2 × 24/3 × 24 = 48/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/72 + 16/72 = 48 + 16/72 = 64/72
  5. 64/72 simplified gives 8/9
  6. So, 2/3 + 16/72 = 8/9

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