Add 56/30 and 7/72, Solve 1 26/30 + 7/72 as a fraction

Add 56/30 and 7/72

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 7/72

56/30 + 7/72 is 707/360.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
56/30 = 56 × 12/30 × 12 = 672/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
Add the two like fractions:
672/360 + 35/360 = 672 + 35/360 = 707/360
So, 56/30 + 7/72 = 707/360
In mixed form: 1347/360

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