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Add 27/12 and 20/56

1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 20/56

27/12 + 20/56 is 73/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    27/12 = 27 × 14/12 × 14 = 378/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/168 + 60/168 = 378 + 60/168 = 438/168
  5. 438/168 simplified gives 73/28
  6. So, 27/12 + 20/56 = 73/28
    In mixed form: 217/28

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