Add 72/5 and 28/36
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 28/36
72/5 + 28/36 is 683/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
72/5 = 72 × 36/5 × 36 = 2592/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/180 + 140/180 = 2592 + 140/180 = 2732/180 - 2732/180 simplified gives 683/45
- So, 72/5 + 28/36 = 683/45
In mixed form: 158/45
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