Add 8/72 and 28/7, Solve 8/72 + 4 0/7 as a fraction

Add 8/72 and 28/7

1^st number: 8/72, 2^nd number: 4 0/7

8/72 + 28/7 is 37/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 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 7 × 72 = 504,
28/7 = 28 × 72/7 × 72 = 2016/504
Add the two like fractions:
56/504 + 2016/504 = 56 + 2016/504 = 2072/504
2072/504 simplified gives 37/9
So, 8/72 + 28/7 = 37/9
In mixed form: 41/9

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