Add 24/12 and 27/56, Solve 2 0/12 + 27/56 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 27/56

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 27/56

24/12 + 27/56 is 139/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
24/12 = 24 × 14/12 × 14 = 336/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168
Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 81/168 = 336 + 81/168 = 417/168
417/168 simplified gives 139/56
So, 24/12 + 27/56 = 139/56
In mixed form: 227/56

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