Add 28/6 and 32/72, Solve 4 4/6 + 32/72 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 32/72

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 32/72

28/6 + 32/72 is 46/9.

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,
32/72 = 32 × 1/72 × 1 = 32/72
Add the two like fractions:
336/72 + 32/72 = 336 + 32/72 = 368/72
368/72 simplified gives 46/9
So, 28/6 + 32/72 = 46/9
In mixed form: 51/9

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