Add 28/12 and 4/72, Solve 2 4/12 + 4/72 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 4/72

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 4/72

28/12 + 4/72 is 43/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
28/12 = 28 × 6/12 × 6 = 168/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72
Add the two like fractions:
168/72 + 4/72 = 168 + 4/72 = 172/72
172/72 simplified gives 43/18
So, 28/12 + 4/72 = 43/18
In mixed form: 27/18

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