Add 45/56 and 18/27
45/56 + 18/27 is 247/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
45/56 = 45 × 27/56 × 27 = 1215/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
18/27 = 18 × 56/27 × 56 = 1008/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/1512 + 1008/1512 = 1215 + 1008/1512 = 2223/1512 - 2223/1512 simplified gives 247/168
- So, 45/56 + 18/27 = 247/168
In mixed form: 179/168
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