Add 28/45 and 35/72
28/45 + 35/72 is 133/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
28/45 = 28 × 8/45 × 8 = 224/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Add the two like fractions:
224/360 + 175/360 = 224 + 175/360 = 399/360 - 399/360 simplified gives 133/120
- So, 28/45 + 35/72 = 133/120
In mixed form: 113/120
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