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Add 42/56 and 15/27

42/56 + 15/27 is 47/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    42/56 = 42 × 27/56 × 27 = 1134/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    15/27 = 15 × 56/27 × 56 = 840/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/1512 + 840/1512 = 1134 + 840/1512 = 1974/1512
  5. 1974/1512 simplified gives 47/36
  6. So, 42/56 + 15/27 = 47/36
    In mixed form: 111/36

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