Add 72/49 and 56/72, Solve 1 23/49 + 56/72 as a fraction

Add 72/49 and 56/72

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 56/72

72/49 + 56/72 is 991/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
72/49 = 72 × 72/49 × 72 = 5184/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
56/72 = 56 × 49/72 × 49 = 2744/3528
Add the two like fractions:
5184/3528 + 2744/3528 = 5184 + 2744/3528 = 7928/3528
7928/3528 simplified gives 991/441
So, 72/49 + 56/72 = 991/441
In mixed form: 2109/441

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