Add 42/27 and 6/56, Solve 1 15/27 + 6/56 as a fraction

Add 42/27 and 6/56

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 6/56

42/27 + 6/56 is 419/252.

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,
6/56 = 6 × 27/56 × 27 = 162/1512
Add the two like fractions:
2352/1512 + 162/1512 = 2352 + 162/1512 = 2514/1512
2514/1512 simplified gives 419/252
So, 42/27 + 6/56 = 419/252
In mixed form: 1167/252

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