Add 72/28 and 40/36
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 1 4/36
72/28 + 40/36 is 232/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
72/28 = 72 × 9/28 × 9 = 648/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252 - Add the two like fractions:
648/252 + 280/252 = 648 + 280/252 = 928/252 - 928/252 simplified gives 232/63
- So, 72/28 + 40/36 = 232/63
In mixed form: 343/63
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