Add 72/56 and 56/9, Solve 1 16/56 + 6 2/9 as a fraction

Add 72/56 and 56/9

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

72/56 + 56/9 is 473/63.

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,
56/9 = 56 × 56/9 × 56 = 3136/504
Add the two like fractions:
648/504 + 3136/504 = 648 + 3136/504 = 3784/504
3784/504 simplified gives 473/63
So, 72/56 + 56/9 = 473/63
In mixed form: 732/63

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