Add 72/2 and 16/96
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 16/96
72/2 + 16/96 is 217/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
72/2 = 72 × 48/2 × 48 = 3456/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
16/96 = 16 × 1/96 × 1 = 16/96 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/96 + 16/96 = 3456 + 16/96 = 3472/96 - 3472/96 simplified gives 217/6
- So, 72/2 + 16/96 = 217/6
In mixed form: 361/6
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