Add 8/72 and 3/16
8/72 + 3/16 is 43/144.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144 - Add the two like fractions:
16/144 + 27/144 = 16 + 27/144 = 43/144 - So, 8/72 + 3/16 = 43/144
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