Add 72/56 and 40/9, Solve 1 16/56 + 4 4/9 as a fraction

Add 72/56 and 40/9

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

72/56 + 40/9 is 361/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
72/56 = 72 × 9/56 × 9 = 648/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
40/9 = 40 × 56/9 × 56 = 2240/504
Add the two like fractions:
648/504 + 2240/504 = 648 + 2240/504 = 2888/504
2888/504 simplified gives 361/63
So, 72/56 + 40/9 = 361/63
In mixed form: 546/63

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