Add 8/72 and 2/28
8/72 + 2/28 is 23/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
2/28 = 2 × 18/28 × 18 = 36/504 - Add the two like fractions:
56/504 + 36/504 = 56 + 36/504 = 92/504 - 92/504 simplified gives 23/126
- So, 8/72 + 2/28 = 23/126
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