Add 4/16 and 18/72
4/16 + 18/72 is 1/2.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
18/72 = 18 × 2/72 × 2 = 36/144 - Add the two like fractions:
36/144 + 36/144 = 36 + 36/144 = 72/144 - 72/144 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 4/16 + 18/72 = 1/2
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