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Add 49/56 and 27/5

1st number: 49/56, 2nd number: 5 2/5

49/56 + 27/5 is 251/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    27/5 = 27 × 56/5 × 56 = 1512/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/280 + 1512/280 = 245 + 1512/280 = 1757/280
  5. 1757/280 simplified gives 251/40
  6. So, 49/56 + 27/5 = 251/40
    In mixed form: 611/40

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