Add 20/16 and 5/72
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 5/72
20/16 + 5/72 is 95/72.
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,
20/16 = 20 × 9/16 × 9 = 180/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
5/72 = 5 × 2/72 × 2 = 10/144 - Add the two like fractions:
180/144 + 10/144 = 180 + 10/144 = 190/144 - 190/144 simplified gives 95/72
- So, 20/16 + 5/72 = 95/72
In mixed form: 123/72
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