Add 28/72 and 6/9
28/72 + 6/9 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
28/72 = 28 × 1/72 × 1 = 28/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
6/9 = 6 × 8/9 × 8 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
28/72 + 48/72 = 28 + 48/72 = 76/72 - 76/72 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 28/72 + 6/9 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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