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Add 4/16 and 18/72

4/16 + 18/72 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    18/72 = 18 × 2/72 × 2 = 36/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/144 + 36/144 = 36 + 36/144 = 72/144
  5. 72/144 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 4/16 + 18/72 = 1/2

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