Add 5/16 and 2/72
5/16 + 2/72 is 49/144.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 9/16 × 9 = 45/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
2/72 = 2 × 2/72 × 2 = 4/144 - Add the two like fractions:
45/144 + 4/144 = 45 + 4/144 = 49/144 - So, 5/16 + 2/72 = 49/144
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