Add 1/72 and 54/28
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 1 26/28
1/72 + 54/28 is 979/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
54/28 = 54 × 18/28 × 18 = 972/504 - Add the two like fractions:
7/504 + 972/504 = 7 + 972/504 = 979/504 - So, 1/72 + 54/28 = 979/504
In mixed form: 1475/504
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