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Add 27/56 and 2/63

27/56 + 2/63 is 37/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    27/56 = 27 × 9/56 × 9 = 243/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/504 + 16/504 = 243 + 16/504 = 259/504
  5. 259/504 simplified gives 37/72
  6. So, 27/56 + 2/63 = 37/72

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