Add 27/30 and 28/56
27/30 + 28/56 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
27/30 = 27 × 28/30 × 28 = 756/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
28/56 = 28 × 15/56 × 15 = 420/840 - Add the two like fractions:
756/840 + 420/840 = 756 + 420/840 = 1176/840 - 1176/840 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 27/30 + 28/56 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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