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Add 5/27 and 56/7

1st number: 5/27, 2nd number: 8 0/7

5/27 + 56/7 is 221/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 7 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    56/7 = 56 × 27/7 × 27 = 1512/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/189 + 1512/189 = 35 + 1512/189 = 1547/189
  5. 1547/189 simplified gives 221/27
  6. So, 5/27 + 56/7 = 221/27
    In mixed form: 85/27

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