Add 72/56 and 49/12, Solve 1 16/56 + 4 1/12 as a fraction

Add 72/56 and 49/12

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

72/56 + 49/12 is 451/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 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 12 × 14 = 168,
49/12 = 49 × 14/12 × 14 = 686/168
Add the two like fractions:
216/168 + 686/168 = 216 + 686/168 = 902/168
902/168 simplified gives 451/84
So, 72/56 + 49/12 = 451/84
In mixed form: 531/84

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