Add 42/56 and 27/5
1st number: 42/56, 2nd number: 5 2/5
42/56 + 27/5 is 123/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
27/5 = 27 × 56/5 × 56 = 1512/280 - Add the two like fractions:
210/280 + 1512/280 = 210 + 1512/280 = 1722/280 - 1722/280 simplified gives 123/20
- So, 42/56 + 27/5 = 123/20
In mixed form: 63/20
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