Add 25/14 and 28/72, Solve 1 11/14 + 28/72 as a fraction

Add 25/14 and 28/72

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 28/72

25/14 + 28/72 is 137/63.

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,
25/14 = 25 × 36/14 × 36 = 900/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504
Add the two like fractions:
900/504 + 196/504 = 900 + 196/504 = 1096/504
1096/504 simplified gives 137/63
So, 25/14 + 28/72 = 137/63
In mixed form: 211/63

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