Add 72/56 and 63/35, Solve 1 16/56 + 1 28/35 as a fraction

Add 72/56 and 63/35

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

72/56 + 63/35 is 108/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280
Add the two like fractions:
360/280 + 504/280 = 360 + 504/280 = 864/280
864/280 simplified gives 108/35
So, 72/56 + 63/35 = 108/35
In mixed form: 33/35

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