Add 2/28 and 4/72
2/28 + 4/72 is 8/63.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504 - Add the two like fractions:
36/504 + 28/504 = 36 + 28/504 = 64/504 - 64/504 simplified gives 8/63
- So, 2/28 + 4/72 = 8/63
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