Add 6/16 and 1/72
6/16 + 1/72 is 7/18.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
1/72 = 1 × 2/72 × 2 = 2/144 - Add the two like fractions:
54/144 + 2/144 = 54 + 2/144 = 56/144 - 56/144 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 6/16 + 1/72 = 7/18
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