Add 35/72 and 16/28
35/72 + 16/28 is 533/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
16/28 = 16 × 18/28 × 18 = 288/504 - Add the two like fractions:
245/504 + 288/504 = 245 + 288/504 = 533/504 - So, 35/72 + 16/28 = 533/504
In mixed form: 129/504
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