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Add 5/72 and 14/16

5/72 + 14/16 is 17/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    5/72 = 5 × 2/72 × 2 = 10/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/144 + 126/144 = 10 + 126/144 = 136/144
  5. 136/144 simplified gives 17/18
  6. So, 5/72 + 14/16 = 17/18

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