Add 9/28 and 72/81
9/28 + 72/81 is 305/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
9/28 = 9 × 81/28 × 81 = 729/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
72/81 = 72 × 28/81 × 28 = 2016/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
729/2268 + 2016/2268 = 729 + 2016/2268 = 2745/2268 - 2745/2268 simplified gives 305/252
- So, 9/28 + 72/81 = 305/252
In mixed form: 153/252
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