Add 5/6 and 28/72
5/6 + 28/72 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
5/6 = 5 × 12/6 × 12 = 60/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
28/72 = 28 × 1/72 × 1 = 28/72 - Add the two like fractions:
60/72 + 28/72 = 60 + 28/72 = 88/72 - 88/72 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 5/6 + 28/72 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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