Add 10/28 and 16/72
10/28 + 16/72 is 73/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
10/28 = 10 × 18/28 × 18 = 180/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
180/504 + 112/504 = 180 + 112/504 = 292/504 - 292/504 simplified gives 73/126
- So, 10/28 + 16/72 = 73/126
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