Add 27/56 and 45/3, Solve 27/56 + 15 0/3 as a fraction

Add 27/56 and 45/3

1^st number: 27/56, 2^nd number: 15 0/3

27/56 + 45/3 is 867/56.

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,
45/3 = 45 × 56/3 × 56 = 2520/168
Add the two like fractions:
81/168 + 2520/168 = 81 + 2520/168 = 2601/168
2601/168 simplified gives 867/56
So, 27/56 + 45/3 = 867/56
In mixed form: 1527/56

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