Add 63/75 and 16/72
63/75 + 16/72 is 239/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
63/75 = 63 × 24/75 × 24 = 1512/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
16/72 = 16 × 25/72 × 25 = 400/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/1800 + 400/1800 = 1512 + 400/1800 = 1912/1800 - 1912/1800 simplified gives 239/225
- So, 63/75 + 16/72 = 239/225
In mixed form: 114/225
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