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Add 8/72 and 2/28

8/72 + 2/28 is 23/126.

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,
    8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
    2/28 = 2 × 18/28 × 18 = 36/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/504 + 36/504 = 56 + 36/504 = 92/504
  5. 92/504 simplified gives 23/126
  6. So, 8/72 + 2/28 = 23/126

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