Add 9/16 and 21/72
9/16 + 21/72 is 41/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
21/72 = 21 × 2/72 × 2 = 42/144 - Add the two like fractions:
81/144 + 42/144 = 81 + 42/144 = 123/144 - 123/144 simplified gives 41/48
- So, 9/16 + 21/72 = 41/48
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