Add 9/28 and 15/72
9/28 + 15/72 is 89/168.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 18/28 × 18 = 162/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504 - Add the two like fractions:
162/504 + 105/504 = 162 + 105/504 = 267/504 - 267/504 simplified gives 89/168
- So, 9/28 + 15/72 = 89/168
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