Add 3/16 and 21/72
3/16 + 21/72 is 23/48.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
21/72 = 21 × 2/72 × 2 = 42/144 - Add the two like fractions:
27/144 + 42/144 = 27 + 42/144 = 69/144 - 69/144 simplified gives 23/48
- So, 3/16 + 21/72 = 23/48
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