Add 3/56 and 27/75
3/56 + 27/75 is 579/1400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
3/56 = 3 × 75/56 × 75 = 225/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
27/75 = 27 × 56/75 × 56 = 1512/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
225/4200 + 1512/4200 = 225 + 1512/4200 = 1737/4200 - 1737/4200 simplified gives 579/1400
- So, 3/56 + 27/75 = 579/1400
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