Add 35/56 and 14/27
35/56 + 14/27 is 247/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
35/56 = 35 × 27/56 × 27 = 945/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
14/27 = 14 × 56/27 × 56 = 784/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1512 + 784/1512 = 945 + 784/1512 = 1729/1512 - 1729/1512 simplified gives 247/216
- So, 35/56 + 14/27 = 247/216
In mixed form: 131/216
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