Add 2/28 and 15/72
2/28 + 15/72 is 47/168.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 18/28 × 18 = 36/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504 - Add the two like fractions:
36/504 + 105/504 = 36 + 105/504 = 141/504 - 141/504 simplified gives 47/168
- So, 2/28 + 15/72 = 47/168
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