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Add 42/14 and 28/72

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 28/72

42/14 + 28/72 is 61/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    42/14 = 42 × 36/14 × 36 = 1512/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/504 + 196/504 = 1512 + 196/504 = 1708/504
  5. 1708/504 simplified gives 61/18
  6. So, 42/14 + 28/72 = 61/18
    In mixed form: 37/18

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