Add 27/56 and 60/90
27/56 + 60/90 is 193/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
27/56 = 27 × 45/56 × 45 = 1215/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
60/90 = 60 × 28/90 × 28 = 1680/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/2520 + 1680/2520 = 1215 + 1680/2520 = 2895/2520 - 2895/2520 simplified gives 193/168
- So, 27/56 + 60/90 = 193/168
In mixed form: 125/168
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