Add 24/14 and 56/72, Solve 1 10/14 + 56/72 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 56/72

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 56/72

24/14 + 56/72 is 157/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
24/14 = 24 × 36/14 × 36 = 864/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
56/72 = 56 × 7/72 × 7 = 392/504
Add the two like fractions:
864/504 + 392/504 = 864 + 392/504 = 1256/504
1256/504 simplified gives 157/63
So, 24/14 + 56/72 = 157/63
In mixed form: 231/63

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