Add 28/8 and 1/72
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 1/72
28/8 + 1/72 is 253/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
28/8 = 28 × 9/8 × 9 = 252/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Add the two like fractions:
252/72 + 1/72 = 252 + 1/72 = 253/72 - So, 28/8 + 1/72 = 253/72
In mixed form: 337/72
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