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Add 9/72 and 40/28

1st number: 9/72, 2nd number: 1 12/28

9/72 + 40/28 is 87/56.

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,
    9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
    40/28 = 40 × 18/28 × 18 = 720/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/504 + 720/504 = 63 + 720/504 = 783/504
  5. 783/504 simplified gives 87/56
  6. So, 9/72 + 40/28 = 87/56
    In mixed form: 131/56

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