Add 27/14 and 28/72, Solve 1 13/14 + 28/72 as a fraction

Add 27/14 and 28/72

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 28/72

27/14 + 28/72 is 146/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
27/14 = 27 × 36/14 × 36 = 972/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504
Add the two like fractions:
972/504 + 196/504 = 972 + 196/504 = 1168/504
1168/504 simplified gives 146/63
So, 27/14 + 28/72 = 146/63
In mixed form: 220/63

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