Add 50/56 and 98/72, Solve 50/56 + 1 26/72 as a fraction

Add 50/56 and 98/72

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

50/56 + 98/72 is 142/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
98/72 = 98 × 7/72 × 7 = 686/504
Add the two like fractions:
450/504 + 686/504 = 450 + 686/504 = 1136/504
1136/504 simplified gives 142/63
So, 50/56 + 98/72 = 142/63
In mixed form: 216/63

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