Add 3/16 and 9/72
3/16 + 9/72 is 5/16.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 2/72 × 2 = 18/144 - Add the two like fractions:
27/144 + 18/144 = 27 + 18/144 = 45/144 - 45/144 simplified gives 5/16
- So, 3/16 + 9/72 = 5/16
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