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Add 72/9 and 27/28

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 27/28

72/9 + 27/28 is 251/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    72/9 = 72 × 28/9 × 28 = 2016/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/252 + 243/252 = 2016 + 243/252 = 2259/252
  5. 2259/252 simplified gives 251/28
  6. So, 72/9 + 27/28 = 251/28
    In mixed form: 827/28

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