Add 27/75 and 27/56
27/75 + 27/56 is 1179/1400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
27/75 = 27 × 56/75 × 56 = 1512/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
27/56 = 27 × 75/56 × 75 = 2025/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/4200 + 2025/4200 = 1512 + 2025/4200 = 3537/4200 - 3537/4200 simplified gives 1179/1400
- So, 27/75 + 27/56 = 1179/1400
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