Add 56/4 and 2/72, Solve 14 0/4 + 2/72 as a fraction

Add 56/4 and 2/72

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 2/72

56/4 + 2/72 is 505/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
56/4 = 56 × 18/4 × 18 = 1008/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
Add the two like fractions:
1008/72 + 2/72 = 1008 + 2/72 = 1010/72
1010/72 simplified gives 505/36
So, 56/4 + 2/72 = 505/36
In mixed form: 141/36

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