Add 28/72 and 98/35, Solve 28/72 + 2 28/35 as a fraction

Add 28/72 and 98/35

1^st number: 28/72, 2^nd number: 2 28/35

28/72 + 98/35 is 287/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
28/72 = 28 × 35/72 × 35 = 980/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
98/35 = 98 × 72/35 × 72 = 7056/2520
Add the two like fractions:
980/2520 + 7056/2520 = 980 + 7056/2520 = 8036/2520
8036/2520 simplified gives 287/90
So, 28/72 + 98/35 = 287/90
In mixed form: 317/90

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