Add 27/56 and 2/3
27/56 + 2/3 is 193/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
2/3 = 2 × 56/3 × 56 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
81/168 + 112/168 = 81 + 112/168 = 193/168 - So, 27/56 + 2/3 = 193/168
In mixed form: 125/168
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