Add 72/56 and 6/50, Solve 1 16/56 + 6/50 as a fraction

Add 72/56 and 6/50

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 6/50

72/56 + 6/50 is 246/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
72/56 = 72 × 25/56 × 25 = 1800/1400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
6/50 = 6 × 28/50 × 28 = 168/1400
Add the two like fractions:
1800/1400 + 168/1400 = 1800 + 168/1400 = 1968/1400
1968/1400 simplified gives 246/175
So, 72/56 + 6/50 = 246/175
In mixed form: 171/175

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