Add 4/56 and 4/27
4/56 + 4/27 is 83/378.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 27/56 × 27 = 108/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
4/27 = 4 × 56/27 × 56 = 224/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
108/1512 + 224/1512 = 108 + 224/1512 = 332/1512 - 332/1512 simplified gives 83/378
- So, 4/56 + 4/27 = 83/378
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