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Add 72/56 and 18/5

1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 3 3/5

72/56 + 18/5 is 171/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    18/5 = 18 × 56/5 × 56 = 1008/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/280 + 1008/280 = 360 + 1008/280 = 1368/280
  5. 1368/280 simplified gives 171/35
  6. So, 72/56 + 18/5 = 171/35
    In mixed form: 431/35

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