Add 7/72 and 2/16
7/72 + 2/16 is 2/9.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 2/72 × 2 = 14/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144 - Add the two like fractions:
14/144 + 18/144 = 14 + 18/144 = 32/144 - 32/144 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 7/72 + 2/16 = 2/9
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