Add 9/72 and 54/28, Solve 9/72 + 1 26/28 as a fraction

Add 9/72 and 54/28

1^st number: 9/72, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

9/72 + 54/28 is 115/56.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
54/28 = 54 × 18/28 × 18 = 972/504
Add the two like fractions:
63/504 + 972/504 = 63 + 972/504 = 1035/504
1035/504 simplified gives 115/56
So, 9/72 + 54/28 = 115/56
In mixed form: 23/56

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