Add 56/25 and 8/27
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 8/27
56/25 + 8/27 is 1712/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
56/25 = 56 × 27/25 × 27 = 1512/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
8/27 = 8 × 25/27 × 25 = 200/675 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/675 + 200/675 = 1512 + 200/675 = 1712/675 - So, 56/25 + 8/27 = 1712/675
In mixed form: 2362/675
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