Add 32/16 and 28/72
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 28/72
32/16 + 28/72 is 43/18.
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,
32/16 = 32 × 9/16 × 9 = 288/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
28/72 = 28 × 2/72 × 2 = 56/144 - Add the two like fractions:
288/144 + 56/144 = 288 + 56/144 = 344/144 - 344/144 simplified gives 43/18
- So, 32/16 + 28/72 = 43/18
In mixed form: 27/18
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