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Add 27/10 and 35/56

1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 35/56

27/10 + 35/56 is 133/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    27/10 = 27 × 28/10 × 28 = 756/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/280 + 175/280 = 756 + 175/280 = 931/280
  5. 931/280 simplified gives 133/40
  6. So, 27/10 + 35/56 = 133/40
    In mixed form: 313/40

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