Add 27/56 and 25/3, Solve 27/56 + 8 1/3 as a fraction

Add 27/56 and 25/3

1^st number: 27/56, 2^nd number: 8 1/3

27/56 + 25/3 is 1481/168.

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,
25/3 = 25 × 56/3 × 56 = 1400/168
Add the two like fractions:
81/168 + 1400/168 = 81 + 1400/168 = 1481/168
So, 27/56 + 25/3 = 1481/168
In mixed form: 8137/168

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