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Add 5/28 and 8/72

5/28 + 8/72 is 73/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
    5/28 = 5 × 18/28 × 18 = 90/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/504 + 56/504 = 90 + 56/504 = 146/504
  5. 146/504 simplified gives 73/252
  6. So, 5/28 + 8/72 = 73/252

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