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Add 75/72 and 5/28

1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 5/28

75/72 + 5/28 is 205/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 28 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    75/72 = 75 × 7/72 × 7 = 525/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
    5/28 = 5 × 18/28 × 18 = 90/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/504 + 90/504 = 525 + 90/504 = 615/504
  5. 615/504 simplified gives 205/168
  6. So, 75/72 + 5/28 = 205/168
    In mixed form: 137/168

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