Add 27/5 and 2/56, Solve 5 2/5 + 2/56 as a fraction

Add 27/5 and 2/56

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

27/5 + 2/56 is 761/140.

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,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
Add the two like fractions:
1512/280 + 10/280 = 1512 + 10/280 = 1522/280
1522/280 simplified gives 761/140
So, 27/5 + 2/56 = 761/140
In mixed form: 561/140

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