Add 56/72 and 20/42
56/72 + 20/42 is 79/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
56/72 = 56 × 7/72 × 7 = 392/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
20/42 = 20 × 12/42 × 12 = 240/504 - Add the two like fractions:
392/504 + 240/504 = 392 + 240/504 = 632/504 - 632/504 simplified gives 79/63
- So, 56/72 + 20/42 = 79/63
In mixed form: 116/63
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