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Add 27/56 and 50/54

27/56 + 50/54 is 2129/1512.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    27/56 = 27 × 27/56 × 27 = 729/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    50/54 = 50 × 28/54 × 28 = 1400/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/1512 + 1400/1512 = 729 + 1400/1512 = 2129/1512
  5. So, 27/56 + 50/54 = 2129/1512
    In mixed form: 1617/1512

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