Add 6/72 and 9/16
6/72 + 9/16 is 31/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144 - Add the two like fractions:
12/144 + 81/144 = 12 + 81/144 = 93/144 - 93/144 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 6/72 + 9/16 = 31/48
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