Add 72/5 and 28/42
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 28/42
72/5 + 28/42 is 226/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
72/5 = 72 × 42/5 × 42 = 3024/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/210 + 140/210 = 3024 + 140/210 = 3164/210 - 3164/210 simplified gives 226/15
- So, 72/5 + 28/42 = 226/15
In mixed form: 151/15
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