Add 75/72 and 84/16, Solve 1 3/72 + 5 4/16 as a fraction

Add 75/72 and 84/16

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 5 4/16

75/72 + 84/16 is 151/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
75/72 = 75 × 2/72 × 2 = 150/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
84/16 = 84 × 9/16 × 9 = 756/144
Add the two like fractions:
150/144 + 756/144 = 150 + 756/144 = 906/144
906/144 simplified gives 151/24
So, 75/72 + 84/16 = 151/24
In mixed form: 67/24

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