Add 8/18 and 16/72
8/18 + 16/72 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
8/18 = 8 × 4/18 × 4 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72 - Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 16/72 = 32 + 16/72 = 48/72 - 48/72 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 8/18 + 16/72 = 2/3
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