Add 42/27 and 12/56
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 12/56
42/27 + 12/56 is 223/126.
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,
12/56 = 12 × 27/56 × 27 = 324/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/1512 + 324/1512 = 2352 + 324/1512 = 2676/1512 - 2676/1512 simplified gives 223/126
- So, 42/27 + 12/56 = 223/126
In mixed form: 197/126
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