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Add 2/72 and 60/16

1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 3 12/16

2/72 + 60/16 is 34/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    2/72 = 2 × 2/72 × 2 = 4/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    60/16 = 60 × 9/16 × 9 = 540/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/144 + 540/144 = 4 + 540/144 = 544/144
  5. 544/144 simplified gives 34/9
  6. So, 2/72 + 60/16 = 34/9
    In mixed form: 37/9

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