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Add 12/56 and 40/27

1st number: 12/56, 2nd number: 1 13/27

12/56 + 40/27 is 641/378.

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,
    12/56 = 12 × 27/56 × 27 = 324/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    40/27 = 40 × 56/27 × 56 = 2240/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/1512 + 2240/1512 = 324 + 2240/1512 = 2564/1512
  5. 2564/1512 simplified gives 641/378
  6. So, 12/56 + 40/27 = 641/378
    In mixed form: 1263/378

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