Add 72/3 and 5/28
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 5/28
72/3 + 5/28 is 677/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
72/3 = 72 × 28/3 × 28 = 2016/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/84 + 15/84 = 2016 + 15/84 = 2031/84 - 2031/84 simplified gives 677/28
- So, 72/3 + 5/28 = 677/28
In mixed form: 245/28
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