Add 27/2 and 3/56
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 3/56
272 + 356 is 75956.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
272 = 27 × 282 × 28 = 75656 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
356 = 3 × 156 × 1 = 356 - Add the two like fractions:
75656 + 356 = 756 + 356 = 75956 - So, 27/2 + 3/56 = 759/56
In mixed form: 133156
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