Add 42/27 and 10/56
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 10/56
42/27 + 10/56 is 437/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
42/27 = 42 × 56/27 × 56 = 2352/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
10/56 = 10 × 27/56 × 27 = 270/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/1512 + 270/1512 = 2352 + 270/1512 = 2622/1512 - 2622/1512 simplified gives 437/252
- So, 42/27 + 10/56 = 437/252
In mixed form: 1185/252
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