Add 4/72 and 6/16
4/72 + 6/16 is 31/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
4/72 = 4 × 2/72 × 2 = 8/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
8/144 + 54/144 = 8 + 54/144 = 62/144 - 62/144 simplified gives 31/72
- So, 4/72 + 6/16 = 31/72
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