Add 56/72 and 27/14, Solve 56/72 + 1 13/14 as a fraction

Add 56/72 and 27/14

1^st number: 56/72, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

56/72 + 27/14 is 341/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 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 14 × 36 = 504,
27/14 = 27 × 36/14 × 36 = 972/504
Add the two like fractions:
392/504 + 972/504 = 392 + 972/504 = 1364/504
1364/504 simplified gives 341/126
So, 56/72 + 27/14 = 341/126
In mixed form: 289/126

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