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Add 72/28 and 6/5

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 1 1/5

72/28 + 6/5 is 132/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    72/28 = 72 × 5/28 × 5 = 360/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    6/5 = 6 × 28/5 × 28 = 168/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/140 + 168/140 = 360 + 168/140 = 528/140
  5. 528/140 simplified gives 132/35
  6. So, 72/28 + 6/5 = 132/35
    In mixed form: 327/35

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