Add 56/7 and 1/72, Solve 8 0/7 + 1/72 as a fraction

Add 56/7 and 1/72

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 1/72

56/7 + 1/72 is 577/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
56/7 = 56 × 72/7 × 72 = 4032/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504
Add the two like fractions:
4032/504 + 7/504 = 4032 + 7/504 = 4039/504
4039/504 simplified gives 577/72
So, 56/7 + 1/72 = 577/72
In mixed form: 81/72

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