Add 15/28 and 2/72
15/28 + 2/72 is 71/126.
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,
15/28 = 15 × 18/28 × 18 = 270/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Add the two like fractions:
270/504 + 14/504 = 270 + 14/504 = 284/504 - 284/504 simplified gives 71/126
- So, 15/28 + 2/72 = 71/126
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