Add 84/5 and 16/72
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 16/72
84/5 + 16/72 is 766/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
84/5 = 84 × 72/5 × 72 = 6048/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
6048/360 + 80/360 = 6048 + 80/360 = 6128/360 - 6128/360 simplified gives 766/45
- So, 84/5 + 16/72 = 766/45
In mixed form: 171/45
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