Add 36/16 and 1/72, Solve 2 4/16 + 1/72 as a fraction

Add 36/16 and 1/72

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 1/72

36/16 + 1/72 is 163/72.

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,
36/16 = 36 × 9/16 × 9 = 324/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
1/72 = 1 × 2/72 × 2 = 2/144
Add the two like fractions:
324/144 + 2/144 = 324 + 2/144 = 326/144
326/144 simplified gives 163/72
So, 36/16 + 1/72 = 163/72
In mixed form: 219/72

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