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Add 72/16 and 3/36

1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 3/36

72/16 + 3/36 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 36 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    72/16 = 72 × 9/16 × 9 = 648/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    3/36 = 3 × 4/36 × 4 = 12/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/144 + 12/144 = 648 + 12/144 = 660/144
  5. 660/144 simplified gives 55/12
  6. So, 72/16 + 3/36 = 55/12
    In mixed form: 47/12

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