Add 27/42 and 14/56
27/42 + 14/56 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
108/168 + 42/168 = 108 + 42/168 = 150/168 - 150/168 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 27/42 + 14/56 = 25/28
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