Add 84/28 and 40/72
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 40/72
84/28 + 40/72 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
84/28 = 84 × 18/28 × 18 = 1512/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/504 + 280/504 = 1512 + 280/504 = 1792/504 - 1792/504 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 84/28 + 40/72 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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