Add 56/72 and 5/14
56/72 + 5/14 is 143/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/14 = 5 × 36/14 × 36 = 180/504 - Add the two like fractions:
392/504 + 180/504 = 392 + 180/504 = 572/504 - 572/504 simplified gives 143/126
- So, 56/72 + 5/14 = 143/126
In mixed form: 117/126
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