Add 72/5 and 3/56
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 3/56
72/5 + 3/56 is 4047/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
72/5 = 72 × 56/5 × 56 = 4032/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/280 + 15/280 = 4032 + 15/280 = 4047/280 - So, 72/5 + 3/56 = 4047/280
In mixed form: 14127/280
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