Add 72/5 and 42/56
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 42/56
72/5 + 42/56 is 303/20.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/280 + 210/280 = 4032 + 210/280 = 4242/280 - 4242/280 simplified gives 303/20
- So, 72/5 + 42/56 = 303/20
In mixed form: 153/20
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