Add 28/5 and 12/72
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 12/72
28/5 + 12/72 is 173/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
28/5 = 28 × 72/5 × 72 = 2016/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/360 + 60/360 = 2016 + 60/360 = 2076/360 - 2076/360 simplified gives 173/30
- So, 28/5 + 12/72 = 173/30
In mixed form: 523/30
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