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Add 27/35 and 3/56

27/35 + 3/56 is 33/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/280 + 15/280 = 216 + 15/280 = 231/280
  5. 231/280 simplified gives 33/40
  6. So, 27/35 + 3/56 = 33/40

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