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Add 24/27 and 7/56

24/27 + 7/56 is 73/72.

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,
    24/27 = 24 × 56/27 × 56 = 1344/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    7/56 = 7 × 27/56 × 27 = 189/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/1512 + 189/1512 = 1344 + 189/1512 = 1533/1512
  5. 1533/1512 simplified gives 73/72
  6. So, 24/27 + 7/56 = 73/72
    In mixed form: 11/72

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