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Add 5/10 and 27/56

5/10 + 27/56 is 55/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    5/10 = 5 × 28/10 × 28 = 140/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/280 + 135/280 = 140 + 135/280 = 275/280
  5. 275/280 simplified gives 55/56
  6. So, 5/10 + 27/56 = 55/56

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