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Add 27/15 and 40/56

1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 40/56

27/15 + 40/56 is 88/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    27/15 = 27 × 56/15 × 56 = 1512/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    40/56 = 40 × 15/56 × 15 = 600/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/840 + 600/840 = 1512 + 600/840 = 2112/840
  5. 2112/840 simplified gives 88/35
  6. So, 27/15 + 40/56 = 88/35
    In mixed form: 218/35

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