Add 27/3 and 56/75
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 56/75
27/3 + 56/75 is 731/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
27/3 = 27 × 25/3 × 25 = 675/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
56/75 = 56 × 1/75 × 1 = 56/75 - Add the two like fractions:
675/75 + 56/75 = 675 + 56/75 = 731/75 - So, 27/3 + 56/75 = 731/75
In mixed form: 956/75
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