Add 27/56 and 49/10, Solve 27/56 + 4 9/10 as a fraction

Add 27/56 and 49/10

1^st number: 27/56, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

27/56 + 49/10 is 1507/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 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 10 × 28 = 280,
49/10 = 49 × 28/10 × 28 = 1372/280
Add the two like fractions:
135/280 + 1372/280 = 135 + 1372/280 = 1507/280
So, 27/56 + 49/10 = 1507/280
In mixed form: 5107/280

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