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Add 72/14 and 4/16

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 4/16

72/14 + 4/16 is 151/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    72/14 = 72 × 8/14 × 8 = 576/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/112 + 28/112 = 576 + 28/112 = 604/112
  5. 604/112 simplified gives 151/28
  6. So, 72/14 + 4/16 = 151/28
    In mixed form: 511/28

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