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Add 49/56 and 3/27

49/56 + 3/27 is 71/72.

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,
    49/56 = 49 × 27/56 × 27 = 1323/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    3/27 = 3 × 56/27 × 56 = 168/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/1512 + 168/1512 = 1323 + 168/1512 = 1491/1512
  5. 1491/1512 simplified gives 71/72
  6. So, 49/56 + 3/27 = 71/72

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