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Add 27/5 and 14/56

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 14/56

27/5 + 14/56 is 113/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    27/5 = 27 × 56/5 × 56 = 1512/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/280 + 70/280 = 1512 + 70/280 = 1582/280
  5. 1582/280 simplified gives 113/20
  6. So, 27/5 + 14/56 = 113/20
    In mixed form: 513/20

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