Add 27/56 and 63/24, Solve 27/56 + 2 15/24 as a fraction

Add 27/56 and 63/24

1^st number: 27/56, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

27/56 + 63/24 is 87/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
Add the two like fractions:
81/168 + 441/168 = 81 + 441/168 = 522/168
522/168 simplified gives 87/28
So, 27/56 + 63/24 = 87/28
In mixed form: 33/28

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