Add 72/9 and 28/35, Solve 8 0/9 + 28/35 as a fraction

Add 72/9 and 28/35

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 28/35

72/9 + 28/35 is 44/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
72/9 = 72 × 35/9 × 35 = 2520/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
28/35 = 28 × 9/35 × 9 = 252/315
Add the two like fractions:
2520/315 + 252/315 = 2520 + 252/315 = 2772/315
2772/315 simplified gives 44/5
So, 72/9 + 28/35 = 44/5
In mixed form: 84/5

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