Add 27/56 and 3/45
27/56 + 3/45 is 461/840.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 56/45 × 56 = 168/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/2520 + 168/2520 = 1215 + 168/2520 = 1383/2520 - 1383/2520 simplified gives 461/840
- So, 27/56 + 3/45 = 461/840
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