Add 27/10 and 20/56
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 20/56
27/10 + 20/56 is 107/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
27/10 = 27 × 28/10 × 28 = 756/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
756/280 + 100/280 = 756 + 100/280 = 856/280 - 856/280 simplified gives 107/35
- So, 27/10 + 20/56 = 107/35
In mixed form: 32/35
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