Add 5/27 and 4/56, Solve 5/27 + 4/56 as a fraction

Add 5/27 and 4/56

5/27 + 4/56 is 97/378.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
5/27 = 5 × 56/27 × 56 = 280/1512
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
4/56 = 4 × 27/56 × 27 = 108/1512
Add the two like fractions:
280/1512 + 108/1512 = 280 + 108/1512 = 388/1512
388/1512 simplified gives 97/378
So, 5/27 + 4/56 = 97/378

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