Add 56/32 and 25/72, Solve 1 24/32 + 25/72 as a fraction

Add 56/32 and 25/72

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 25/72

56/32 + 25/72 is 151/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
56/32 = 56 × 9/32 × 9 = 504/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
25/72 = 25 × 4/72 × 4 = 100/288
Add the two like fractions:
504/288 + 100/288 = 504 + 100/288 = 604/288
604/288 simplified gives 151/72
So, 56/32 + 25/72 = 151/72
In mixed form: 27/72

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