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Add 5/56 and 6/27

5/56 + 6/27 is 157/504.

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,
    5/56 = 5 × 27/56 × 27 = 135/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
    6/27 = 6 × 56/27 × 56 = 336/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/1512 + 336/1512 = 135 + 336/1512 = 471/1512
  5. 471/1512 simplified gives 157/504
  6. So, 5/56 + 6/27 = 157/504

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