Add 5/56 and 6/27
5/56 + 6/27 is 157/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
5/56 = 5 × 27/56 × 27 = 135/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
6/27 = 6 × 56/27 × 56 = 336/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1512 + 336/1512 = 135 + 336/1512 = 471/1512 - 471/1512 simplified gives 157/504
- So, 5/56 + 6/27 = 157/504
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