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Add 40/72 and 27/28

40/72 + 27/28 is 383/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
    27/28 = 27 × 18/28 × 18 = 486/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/504 + 486/504 = 280 + 486/504 = 766/504
  5. 766/504 simplified gives 383/252
  6. So, 40/72 + 27/28 = 383/252
    In mixed form: 1131/252

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