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Add 72/56 and 72/60

1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 1 12/60

72/56 + 72/60 is 87/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 60 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    72/56 = 72 × 15/56 × 15 = 1080/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    72/60 = 72 × 14/60 × 14 = 1008/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/840 + 1008/840 = 1080 + 1008/840 = 2088/840
  5. 2088/840 simplified gives 87/35
  6. So, 72/56 + 72/60 = 87/35
    In mixed form: 217/35

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