Add 28/7 and 5/72, Solve 4 0/7 + 5/72 as a fraction

Add 28/7 and 5/72

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 5/72

28/7 + 5/72 is 293/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
28/7 = 28 × 72/7 × 72 = 2016/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
Add the two like fractions:
2016/504 + 35/504 = 2016 + 35/504 = 2051/504
2051/504 simplified gives 293/72
So, 28/7 + 5/72 = 293/72
In mixed form: 45/72

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