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Add 2/27 and 12/56

2/27 + 12/56 is 109/378.

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,
    2/27 = 2 × 56/27 × 56 = 112/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    12/56 = 12 × 27/56 × 27 = 324/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/1512 + 324/1512 = 112 + 324/1512 = 436/1512
  5. 436/1512 simplified gives 109/378
  6. So, 2/27 + 12/56 = 109/378

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