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Add 70/28 and 1/72

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

70/28 + 1/72 is 181/72.

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,
    70/28 = 70 × 18/28 × 18 = 1260/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/504 + 7/504 = 1260 + 7/504 = 1267/504
  5. 1267/504 simplified gives 181/72
  6. So, 70/28 + 1/72 = 181/72
    In mixed form: 237/72

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