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Add 70/56 and 1/72

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

70/56 + 1/72 is 91/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    70/56 = 70 × 9/56 × 9 = 630/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/504 + 7/504 = 630 + 7/504 = 637/504
  5. 637/504 simplified gives 91/72
  6. So, 70/56 + 1/72 = 91/72
    In mixed form: 119/72

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