Add 27/56 and 42/50
27/56 + 42/50 is 1851/1400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
27/56 = 27 × 25/56 × 25 = 675/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
42/50 = 42 × 28/50 × 28 = 1176/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1400 + 1176/1400 = 675 + 1176/1400 = 1851/1400 - So, 27/56 + 42/50 = 1851/1400
In mixed form: 1451/1400
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