Add 27/35 and 15/56
27/35 + 15/56 is 291/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280 - Add the two like fractions:
216/280 + 75/280 = 216 + 75/280 = 291/280 - So, 27/35 + 15/56 = 291/280
In mixed form: 111/280
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