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Add 27/49 and 2/56

27/49 + 2/56 is 115/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    27/49 = 27 × 8/49 × 8 = 216/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/392 + 14/392 = 216 + 14/392 = 230/392
  5. 230/392 simplified gives 115/196
  6. So, 27/49 + 2/56 = 115/196

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