Add 6/16 and 10/72
6/16 + 10/72 is 37/72.
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,
10/72 = 10 × 2/72 × 2 = 20/144 - Add the two like fractions:
54/144 + 20/144 = 54 + 20/144 = 74/144 - 74/144 simplified gives 37/72
- So, 6/16 + 10/72 = 37/72
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