Add 72/56 and 50/72, Solve 1 16/56 + 50/72 as a fraction

Add 72/56 and 50/72

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 50/72

72/56 + 50/72 is 499/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 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 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
Add the two like fractions:
648/504 + 350/504 = 648 + 350/504 = 998/504
998/504 simplified gives 499/252
So, 72/56 + 50/72 = 499/252
In mixed form: 1247/252

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