Add 27/72 and 2/56
27/72 + 2/56 is 23/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 18/504 = 189 + 18/504 = 207/504 - 207/504 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 27/72 + 2/56 = 23/56
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