Add 72/56 and 28/42, Solve 1 16/56 + 28/42 as a fraction

Add 72/56 and 28/42

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 28/42

72/56 + 28/42 is 41/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
72/56 = 72 × 3/56 × 3 = 216/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
28/42 = 28 × 4/42 × 4 = 112/168
Add the two like fractions:
216/168 + 112/168 = 216 + 112/168 = 328/168
328/168 simplified gives 41/21
So, 72/56 + 28/42 = 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21

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