Add 28/2 and 42/72, Solve 14 0/2 + 42/72 as a fraction

Add 28/2 and 42/72

1^st number: 14 0/2, 2^nd number: 42/72

28/2 + 42/72 is 175/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
28/2 = 28 × 36/2 × 36 = 1008/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72
Add the two like fractions:
1008/72 + 42/72 = 1008 + 42/72 = 1050/72
1050/72 simplified gives 175/12
So, 28/2 + 42/72 = 175/12
In mixed form: 147/12

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad