Add 32/8 and 28/72, Solve 4 0/8 + 28/72 as a fraction

Add 32/8 and 28/72

1^st number: 4 0/8, 2^nd number: 28/72

32/8 + 28/72 is 79/18.

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,
32/8 = 32 × 9/8 × 9 = 288/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
28/72 = 28 × 1/72 × 1 = 28/72
Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 28/72 = 288 + 28/72 = 316/72
316/72 simplified gives 79/18
So, 32/8 + 28/72 = 79/18
In mixed form: 47/18

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