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Add 28/72 and 42/60

28/72 + 42/60 is 49/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 60 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    42/60 = 42 × 6/60 × 6 = 252/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/360 + 252/360 = 140 + 252/360 = 392/360
  5. 392/360 simplified gives 49/45
  6. So, 28/72 + 42/60 = 49/45
    In mixed form: 14/45

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