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Add 56/5 and 18/72

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 18/72

56/5 + 18/72 is 229/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    56/5 = 56 × 72/5 × 72 = 4032/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/360 + 90/360 = 4032 + 90/360 = 4122/360
  5. 4122/360 simplified gives 229/20
  6. So, 56/5 + 18/72 = 229/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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