Add 27/5 and 16/56
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 16/56
27/5 + 16/56 is 199/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
27/5 = 27 × 56/5 × 56 = 1512/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/280 + 80/280 = 1512 + 80/280 = 1592/280 - 1592/280 simplified gives 199/35
- So, 27/5 + 16/56 = 199/35
In mixed form: 524/35
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