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Add 27/72 and 1/56

27/72 + 1/56 is 11/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/504 + 9/504 = 189 + 9/504 = 198/504
  5. 198/504 simplified gives 11/28
  6. So, 27/72 + 1/56 = 11/28

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