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Add 24/72 and 4/16

24/72 + 4/16 is 7/12.

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,
   4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/144 + 36/144 = 48 + 36/144 = 84/144
5. 84/144 simplified gives 7/12
6. So, 24/72 + 4/16 = 7/12

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