Add 72/56 and 3/4, Solve 1 16/56 + 3/4 as a fraction

Add 72/56 and 3/4

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 3/4

72/56 + 3/4 is 57/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 4 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
72/56 = 72 × 1/56 × 1 = 72/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
3/4 = 3 × 14/4 × 14 = 42/56
Add the two like fractions:
72/56 + 42/56 = 72 + 42/56 = 114/56
114/56 simplified gives 57/28
So, 72/56 + 3/4 = 57/28
In mixed form: 21/28

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