Add 24/16 and 3/72, Solve 1 8/16 + 3/72 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 3/72

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 3/72

24/16 + 3/72 is 37/24.

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,
24/16 = 24 × 9/16 × 9 = 216/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
3/72 = 3 × 2/72 × 2 = 6/144
Add the two like fractions:
216/144 + 6/144 = 216 + 6/144 = 222/144
222/144 simplified gives 37/24
So, 24/16 + 3/72 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad