Add 32/16 and 56/72
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 56/72
32/16 + 56/72 is 25/9.
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,
56/72 = 56 × 2/72 × 2 = 112/144 - Add the two like fractions:
288/144 + 112/144 = 288 + 112/144 = 400/144 - 400/144 simplified gives 25/9
- So, 32/16 + 56/72 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9
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