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Add 1/28 and 15/72

1/28 + 15/72 is 41/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
    1/28 = 1 × 18/28 × 18 = 18/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/504 + 105/504 = 18 + 105/504 = 123/504
  5. 123/504 simplified gives 41/168
  6. So, 1/28 + 15/72 = 41/168

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