Add 27/56 and 56/75
27/56 + 56/75 is 5161/4200.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
27/56 = 27 × 75/56 × 75 = 2025/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
56/75 = 56 × 56/75 × 56 = 3136/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/4200 + 3136/4200 = 2025 + 3136/4200 = 5161/4200 - So, 27/56 + 56/75 = 5161/4200
In mixed form: 1961/4200
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