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Add 7/72 and 28/16

1st number: 7/72, 2nd number: 1 12/16

7/72 + 28/16 is 133/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    7/72 = 7 × 2/72 × 2 = 14/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    28/16 = 28 × 9/16 × 9 = 252/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/144 + 252/144 = 14 + 252/144 = 266/144
  5. 266/144 simplified gives 133/72
  6. So, 7/72 + 28/16 = 133/72
    In mixed form: 161/72

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