Add 64/16 and 28/72
1st number: 4 0/16, 2nd number: 28/72
64/16 + 28/72 is 79/18.
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,
64/16 = 64 × 9/16 × 9 = 576/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
28/72 = 28 × 2/72 × 2 = 56/144 - Add the two like fractions:
576/144 + 56/144 = 576 + 56/144 = 632/144 - 632/144 simplified gives 79/18
- So, 64/16 + 28/72 = 79/18
In mixed form: 47/18
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