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Add 27/60 and 2/56

27/60 + 2/56 is 17/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    27/60 = 27 × 14/60 × 14 = 378/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    2/56 = 2 × 15/56 × 15 = 30/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/840 + 30/840 = 378 + 30/840 = 408/840
  5. 408/840 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 27/60 + 2/56 = 17/35

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