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Add 28/72 and 12/56

28/72 + 12/56 is 38/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/504 + 108/504 = 196 + 108/504 = 304/504
  5. 304/504 simplified gives 38/63
  6. So, 28/72 + 12/56 = 38/63

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