Add 72/28 and 21/24
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 21/24
72/28 + 21/24 is 193/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
72/28 = 72 × 6/28 × 6 = 432/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168 - Add the two like fractions:
432/168 + 147/168 = 432 + 147/168 = 579/168 - 579/168 simplified gives 193/56
- So, 72/28 + 21/24 = 193/56
In mixed form: 325/56
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