Add 3/27 and 2/56
3/27 + 2/56 is 37/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
3/27 = 3 × 56/27 × 56 = 168/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
2/56 = 2 × 27/56 × 27 = 54/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
168/1512 + 54/1512 = 168 + 54/1512 = 222/1512 - 222/1512 simplified gives 37/252
- So, 3/27 + 2/56 = 37/252
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