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Add 2/28 and 1/72

2/28 + 1/72 is 43/504.

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,
    2/28 = 2 × 18/28 × 18 = 36/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/504 + 7/504 = 36 + 7/504 = 43/504
  5. So, 2/28 + 1/72 = 43/504

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