Add 27/56 and 14/45
27/56 + 14/45 is 1999/2520.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
27/56 = 27 × 45/56 × 45 = 1215/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
14/45 = 14 × 56/45 × 56 = 784/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/2520 + 784/2520 = 1215 + 784/2520 = 1999/2520 - So, 27/56 + 14/45 = 1999/2520
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