Add 56/12 and 14/72, Solve 4 8/12 + 14/72 as a fraction

Add 56/12 and 14/72

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 14/72

56/12 + 14/72 is 175/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
56/12 = 56 × 6/12 × 6 = 336/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
Add the two like fractions:
336/72 + 14/72 = 336 + 14/72 = 350/72
350/72 simplified gives 175/36
So, 56/12 + 14/72 = 175/36
In mixed form: 431/36

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