Add 2/56 and 27/42
2/56 + 27/42 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168 - Add the two like fractions:
6/168 + 108/168 = 6 + 108/168 = 114/168 - 114/168 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 2/56 + 27/42 = 19/28
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