Add 72/9 and 1/16
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 1/16
72/9 + 1/16 is 129/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
72/9 = 72 × 16/9 × 16 = 1152/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
1/16 = 1 × 9/16 × 9 = 9/144 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/144 + 9/144 = 1152 + 9/144 = 1161/144 - 1161/144 simplified gives 129/16
- So, 72/9 + 1/16 = 129/16
In mixed form: 81/16
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