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Add 1/56 and 63/27

1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 2 9/27

1/56 + 63/27 is 395/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    1/56 = 1 × 27/56 × 27 = 27/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    63/27 = 63 × 56/27 × 56 = 3528/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/1512 + 3528/1512 = 27 + 3528/1512 = 3555/1512
  5. 3555/1512 simplified gives 395/168
  6. So, 1/56 + 63/27 = 395/168
    In mixed form: 259/168

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