Add 27/72 and 10/28
27/72 + 10/28 is 41/56.
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,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
10/28 = 10 × 18/28 × 18 = 180/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 180/504 = 189 + 180/504 = 369/504 - 369/504 simplified gives 41/56
- So, 27/72 + 10/28 = 41/56
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