Add 27/45 and 2/56
27/45 + 2/56 is 89/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
27/45 = 27 × 56/45 × 56 = 1512/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
2/56 = 2 × 45/56 × 45 = 90/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/2520 + 90/2520 = 1512 + 90/2520 = 1602/2520 - 1602/2520 simplified gives 89/140
- So, 27/45 + 2/56 = 89/140
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