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Add 10/27 and 96/56

1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 1 40/56

10/27 + 96/56 is 394/189.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    10/27 = 10 × 56/27 × 56 = 560/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    96/56 = 96 × 27/56 × 27 = 2592/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/1512 + 2592/1512 = 560 + 2592/1512 = 3152/1512
  5. 3152/1512 simplified gives 394/189
  6. So, 10/27 + 96/56 = 394/189
    In mixed form: 216/189

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