Add 72/56 and 9/24, Solve 1 16/56 + 9/24 as a fraction

Add 72/56 and 9/24

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 9/24

72/56 + 9/24 is 93/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
72/56 = 72 × 3/56 × 3 = 216/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168
Add the two like fractions:
216/168 + 63/168 = 216 + 63/168 = 279/168
279/168 simplified gives 93/56
So, 72/56 + 9/24 = 93/56
In mixed form: 137/56

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