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Add 16/56 and 5/27

16/56 + 5/27 is 89/189.

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,
    16/56 = 16 × 27/56 × 27 = 432/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    5/27 = 5 × 56/27 × 56 = 280/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/1512 + 280/1512 = 432 + 280/1512 = 712/1512
  5. 712/1512 simplified gives 89/189
  6. So, 16/56 + 5/27 = 89/189

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