Add 70/28 and 4/72, Solve 2 14/28 + 4/72 as a fraction

Add 70/28 and 4/72

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 4/72

70/28 + 4/72 is 23/9.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
70/28 = 70 × 18/28 × 18 = 1260/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504
Add the two like fractions:
1260/504 + 28/504 = 1260 + 28/504 = 1288/504
1288/504 simplified gives 23/9
So, 70/28 + 4/72 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9

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