Add 4/56 and 42/27, Solve 4/56 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 4/56 and 42/27

1^st number: 4/56, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

4/56 + 42/27 is 205/126.

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,
42/27 = 42 × 56/27 × 56 = 2352/1512
Add the two like fractions:
108/1512 + 2352/1512 = 108 + 2352/1512 = 2460/1512
2460/1512 simplified gives 205/126
So, 4/56 + 42/27 = 205/126
In mixed form: 179/126

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