Add 3/27 and 4/56, Solve 3/27 + 4/56 as a fraction

Add 3/27 and 4/56

3/27 + 4/56 is 23/126.

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,
4/56 = 4 × 27/56 × 27 = 108/1512
Add the two like fractions:
168/1512 + 108/1512 = 168 + 108/1512 = 276/1512
276/1512 simplified gives 23/126
So, 3/27 + 4/56 = 23/126

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