Add 1/3 and 56/72
1/3 + 56/72 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
1/3 = 1 × 24/3 × 24 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
56/72 = 56 × 1/72 × 1 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 56/72 = 24 + 56/72 = 80/72 - 80/72 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 1/3 + 56/72 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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