Add 3/28 and 40/72
3/28 + 40/72 is 167/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
3/28 = 3 × 18/28 × 18 = 54/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
54/504 + 280/504 = 54 + 280/504 = 334/504 - 334/504 simplified gives 167/252
- So, 3/28 + 40/72 = 167/252
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