Add 3/56 and 27/3
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 9 0/3
3/56 + 27/3 is 507/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
27/3 = 27 × 56/3 × 56 = 1512/168 - Add the two like fractions:
9/168 + 1512/168 = 9 + 1512/168 = 1521/168 - 1521/168 simplified gives 507/56
- So, 3/56 + 27/3 = 507/56
In mixed form: 93/56
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