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Add 27/56 and 45/75

27/56 + 45/75 is 303/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    27/56 = 27 × 75/56 × 75 = 2025/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    45/75 = 45 × 56/75 × 56 = 2520/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/4200 + 2520/4200 = 2025 + 2520/4200 = 4545/4200
  5. 4545/4200 simplified gives 303/280
  6. So, 27/56 + 45/75 = 303/280
    In mixed form: 123/280

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