Add 56/72 and 72/75
56/72 + 72/75 is 391/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
56/72 = 56 × 25/72 × 25 = 1400/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
72/75 = 72 × 24/75 × 24 = 1728/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/1800 + 1728/1800 = 1400 + 1728/1800 = 3128/1800 - 3128/1800 simplified gives 391/225
- So, 56/72 + 72/75 = 391/225
In mixed form: 1166/225
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