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Add 28/14 and 9/72

1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 9/72

28/14 + 9/72 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    28/14 = 28 × 36/14 × 36 = 1008/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/504 + 63/504 = 1008 + 63/504 = 1071/504
  5. 1071/504 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 28/14 + 9/72 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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