Add 27/6 and 14/56
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 14/56
276 + 1456 is 194.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
276 = 27 × 286 × 28 = 756168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
1456 = 14 × 356 × 3 = 42168 - Add the two like fractions:
756168 + 42168 = 756 + 42168 = 798168 - 798/168 simplified gives 194
- So, 27/6 + 14/56 = 19/4
In mixed form: 434
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