Add 56/25 and 7/72, Solve 2 6/25 + 7/72 as a fraction

Add 56/25 and 7/72

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 7/72

56/25 + 7/72 is 4207/1800.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
56/25 = 56 × 72/25 × 72 = 4032/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
7/72 = 7 × 25/72 × 25 = 175/1800
Add the two like fractions:
4032/1800 + 175/1800 = 4032 + 175/1800 = 4207/1800
So, 56/25 + 7/72 = 4207/1800
In mixed form: 2607/1800

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