Add 27/3 and 16/56
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 16/56
27/3 + 16/56 is 65/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
27/3 = 27 × 56/3 × 56 = 1512/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/168 + 48/168 = 1512 + 48/168 = 1560/168 - 1560/168 simplified gives 65/7
- So, 27/3 + 16/56 = 65/7
In mixed form: 92/7
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