Add 72/2 and 16/72
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 16/72
72/2 + 16/72 is 326/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
72/2 = 72 × 36/2 × 36 = 2592/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/72 + 16/72 = 2592 + 16/72 = 2608/72 - 2608/72 simplified gives 326/9
- So, 72/2 + 16/72 = 326/9
In mixed form: 362/9
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