Add 1/72 and 28/5
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 5 3/5
1/72 + 28/5 is 2021/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
28/5 = 28 × 72/5 × 72 = 2016/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5/360 + 2016/360 = 5 + 2016/360 = 2021/360 - So, 1/72 + 28/5 = 2021/360
In mixed form: 5221/360
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