Add 8/72 and 27/16
1st number: 8/72, 2nd number: 1 11/16
8/72 + 27/16 is 259/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/72 = 8 × 2/72 × 2 = 16/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
27/16 = 27 × 9/16 × 9 = 243/144 - Add the two like fractions:
16/144 + 243/144 = 16 + 243/144 = 259/144 - So, 8/72 + 27/16 = 259/144
In mixed form: 1115/144
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