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Add 24/72 and 12/16

24/72 + 12/16 is 13/12.

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,
    24/72 = 24 × 2/72 × 2 = 48/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/144 + 108/144 = 48 + 108/144 = 156/144
  5. 156/144 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 24/72 + 12/16 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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