Add 81/72 and 16/7
1st number: 1 9/72, 2nd number: 2 2/7
81/72 + 16/7 is 191/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
81/72 = 81 × 7/72 × 7 = 567/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
16/7 = 16 × 72/7 × 72 = 1152/504 - Add the two like fractions:
567/504 + 1152/504 = 567 + 1152/504 = 1719/504 - 1719/504 simplified gives 191/56
- So, 81/72 + 16/7 = 191/56
In mixed form: 323/56
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