Add 56/35 and 7/72, Solve 1 21/35 + 7/72 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 7/72

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 7/72

56/35 + 7/72 is 611/360.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
56/35 = 56 × 72/35 × 72 = 4032/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
7/72 = 7 × 35/72 × 35 = 245/2520
Add the two like fractions:
4032/2520 + 245/2520 = 4032 + 245/2520 = 4277/2520
4277/2520 simplified gives 611/360
So, 56/35 + 7/72 = 611/360
In mixed form: 1251/360

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