Add 27/42 and 50/56
27/42 + 50/56 is 43/28.
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,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Add the two like fractions:
108/168 + 150/168 = 108 + 150/168 = 258/168 - 258/168 simplified gives 43/28
- So, 27/42 + 50/56 = 43/28
In mixed form: 115/28
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