Add 27/30 and 40/56
27/30 + 40/56 is 113/70.
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,
40/56 = 40 × 15/56 × 15 = 600/840 - Add the two like fractions:
756/840 + 600/840 = 756 + 600/840 = 1356/840 - 1356/840 simplified gives 113/70
- So, 27/30 + 40/56 = 113/70
In mixed form: 143/70
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