Add 28/6 and 3/72, Solve 4 4/6 + 3/72 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 3/72

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 3/72

28/6 + 3/72 is 113/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
28/6 = 28 × 12/6 × 12 = 336/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
Add the two like fractions:
336/72 + 3/72 = 336 + 3/72 = 339/72
339/72 simplified gives 113/24
So, 28/6 + 3/72 = 113/24
In mixed form: 417/24

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