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Add 2/56 and 27/72

2/56 + 27/72 is 23/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/504 + 189/504 = 18 + 189/504 = 207/504
  5. 207/504 simplified gives 23/56
  6. So, 2/56 + 27/72 = 23/56

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