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Add 27/9 and 18/56

1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 18/56

27/9 + 18/56 is 93/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    27/9 = 27 × 56/9 × 56 = 1512/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    18/56 = 18 × 9/56 × 9 = 162/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/504 + 162/504 = 1512 + 162/504 = 1674/504
  5. 1674/504 simplified gives 93/28
  6. So, 27/9 + 18/56 = 93/28
    In mixed form: 39/28

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