Add 72/16 and 1/28
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 1/28
72/16 + 1/28 is 127/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
72/16 = 72 × 7/16 × 7 = 504/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
1/28 = 1 × 4/28 × 4 = 4/112 - Add the two like fractions:
504/112 + 4/112 = 504 + 4/112 = 508/112 - 508/112 simplified gives 127/28
- So, 72/16 + 1/28 = 127/28
In mixed form: 415/28
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