Add 25/24 and 27/56, Solve 1 1/24 + 27/56 as a fraction

Add 25/24 and 27/56

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 27/56

25/24 + 27/56 is 32/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168
Add the two like fractions:
175/168 + 81/168 = 175 + 81/168 = 256/168
256/168 simplified gives 32/21
So, 25/24 + 27/56 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21

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