Add 2/56 and 18/27
2/56 + 18/27 is 59/84.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 27/56 × 27 = 54/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
18/27 = 18 × 56/27 × 56 = 1008/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
54/1512 + 1008/1512 = 54 + 1008/1512 = 1062/1512 - 1062/1512 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 2/56 + 18/27 = 59/84
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