Add 20/72 and 16/6, Solve 20/72 + 2 4/6 as a fraction

Add 20/72 and 16/6

1^st number: 20/72, 2^nd number: 2 4/6

20/72 + 16/6 is 53/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
20/72 = 20 × 1/72 × 1 = 20/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
16/6 = 16 × 12/6 × 12 = 192/72
Add the two like fractions:
20/72 + 192/72 = 20 + 192/72 = 212/72
212/72 simplified gives 53/18
So, 20/72 + 16/6 = 53/18
In mixed form: 217/18

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