Add 27/56 and 54/84
27/56 + 54/84 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
54/84 = 54 × 2/84 × 2 = 108/168 - Add the two like fractions:
81/168 + 108/168 = 81 + 108/168 = 189/168 - 189/168 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 27/56 + 54/84 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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