Add 27/12 and 32/56
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 32/56
27/12 + 32/56 is 79/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
27/12 = 27 × 14/12 × 14 = 378/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168 - Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 96/168 = 378 + 96/168 = 474/168 - 474/168 simplified gives 79/28
- So, 27/12 + 32/56 = 79/28
In mixed form: 223/28
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