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Add 27/56 and 56/50

1st number: 27/56, 2nd number: 1 6/50

27/56 + 56/50 is 2243/1400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    27/56 = 27 × 25/56 × 25 = 675/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    56/50 = 56 × 28/50 × 28 = 1568/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/1400 + 1568/1400 = 675 + 1568/1400 = 2243/1400
  5. So, 27/56 + 56/50 = 2243/1400
    In mixed form: 1843/1400

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