Add 10/56 and 3/27
10/56 + 3/27 is 73/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
10/56 = 10 × 27/56 × 27 = 270/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
3/27 = 3 × 56/27 × 56 = 168/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1512 + 168/1512 = 270 + 168/1512 = 438/1512 - 438/1512 simplified gives 73/252
- So, 10/56 + 3/27 = 73/252
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