Add 56/72 and 98/42, Solve 56/72 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 56/72 and 98/42

1^st number: 56/72, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

56/72 + 98/42 is 28/9.

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,
98/42 = 98 × 12/42 × 12 = 1176/504
Add the two like fractions:
392/504 + 1176/504 = 392 + 1176/504 = 1568/504
1568/504 simplified gives 28/9
So, 56/72 + 98/42 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9

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