Add 3/72 and 3/16
3/72 + 3/16 is 11/48.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144 - Add the two like fractions:
6/144 + 27/144 = 6 + 27/144 = 33/144 - 33/144 simplified gives 11/48
- So, 3/72 + 3/16 = 11/48
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