Add 96/6 and 81/72, Solve 16 0/6 + 1 9/72 as a fraction

Add 96/6 and 81/72

1^st number: 16 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 9/72

96/6 + 81/72 is 137/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
96/6 = 96 × 12/6 × 12 = 1152/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
81/72 = 81 × 1/72 × 1 = 81/72
Add the two like fractions:
1152/72 + 81/72 = 1152 + 81/72 = 1233/72
1233/72 simplified gives 137/8
So, 96/6 + 81/72 = 137/8
In mixed form: 171/8

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