Add 7/16 and 15/72
7/16 + 15/72 is 31/48.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 9/16 × 9 = 63/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
15/72 = 15 × 2/72 × 2 = 30/144 - Add the two like fractions:
63/144 + 30/144 = 63 + 30/144 = 93/144 - 93/144 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 7/16 + 15/72 = 31/48
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