Add 72/16 and 3/56
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 3/56
72/16 + 3/56 is 255/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
72/16 = 72 × 7/16 × 7 = 504/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
3/56 = 3 × 2/56 × 2 = 6/112 - Add the two like fractions:
504/112 + 6/112 = 504 + 6/112 = 510/112 - 510/112 simplified gives 255/56
- So, 72/16 + 3/56 = 255/56
In mixed form: 431/56
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