Add 72/28 and 12/81
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 12/81
72/28 + 12/81 is 514/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
72/28 = 72 × 81/28 × 81 = 5832/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
12/81 = 12 × 28/81 × 28 = 336/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
5832/2268 + 336/2268 = 5832 + 336/2268 = 6168/2268 - 6168/2268 simplified gives 514/189
- So, 72/28 + 12/81 = 514/189
In mixed form: 2136/189
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