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Add 2/28 and 72/40

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 32/40

2/28 + 72/40 is 131/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
    2/28 = 2 × 10/28 × 10 = 20/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/280 + 504/280 = 20 + 504/280 = 524/280
  5. 524/280 simplified gives 131/70
  6. So, 2/28 + 72/40 = 131/70
    In mixed form: 161/70

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