Add 2/72 and 45/28
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 17/28
2/72 + 45/28 is 103/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
45/28 = 45 × 18/28 × 18 = 810/504 - Add the two like fractions:
14/504 + 810/504 = 14 + 810/504 = 824/504 - 824/504 simplified gives 103/63
- So, 2/72 + 45/28 = 103/63
In mixed form: 140/63
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