Add 27/56 and 20/5
1st number: 27/56, 2nd number: 4 0/5
27/56 + 20/5 is 251/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
20/5 = 20 × 56/5 × 56 = 1120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
135/280 + 1120/280 = 135 + 1120/280 = 1255/280 - 1255/280 simplified gives 251/56
- So, 27/56 + 20/5 = 251/56
In mixed form: 427/56
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