Add 6/72 and 30/16, Solve 6/72 + 1 14/16 as a fraction

Add 6/72 and 30/16

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 1 14/16

6/72 + 30/16 is 47/24.

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,
6/72 = 6 × 2/72 × 2 = 12/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
30/16 = 30 × 9/16 × 9 = 270/144
Add the two like fractions:
12/144 + 270/144 = 12 + 270/144 = 282/144
282/144 simplified gives 47/24
So, 6/72 + 30/16 = 47/24
In mixed form: 123/24

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