Add 3/72 and 2/16
3/72 + 2/16 is 1/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
3/72 = 3 × 2/72 × 2 = 6/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144 - Add the two like fractions:
6/144 + 18/144 = 6 + 18/144 = 24/144 - 24/144 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 3/72 + 2/16 = 1/6
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