Add 27/6 and 20/56, Solve 4 3/6 + 20/56 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 20/56

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 20/56

27/6 + 20/56 is 34/7.

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,
27/6 = 27 × 28/6 × 28 = 756/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
Add the two like fractions:
756/168 + 60/168 = 756 + 60/168 = 816/168
816/168 simplified gives 34/7
So, 27/6 + 20/56 = 34/7
In mixed form: 46/7

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