Add 27/56 and 42/35
1st number: 27/56, 2nd number: 1 7/35
27/56 + 42/35 is 471/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
42/35 = 42 × 8/35 × 8 = 336/280 - Add the two like fractions:
135/280 + 336/280 = 135 + 336/280 = 471/280 - So, 27/56 + 42/35 = 471/280
In mixed form: 1191/280
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