Add 28/72 and 28/56
28/72 + 28/56 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
28/56 = 28 × 9/56 × 9 = 252/504 - Add the two like fractions:
196/504 + 252/504 = 196 + 252/504 = 448/504 - 448/504 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 28/72 + 28/56 = 8/9
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